What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Field Underwriter - Maryland position at Acuity Insurance?
Acuity is seeking a Commercial Field Underwriter - Maryland to quote and issue new commercial accounts for a selected group of committed agents. To enthusiastically sell Acuity commercial products and ensure strong growth of profitable business within an assigned territory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Visits each agency on a regular basis with the purpose of soliciting new business and enhancing agency relationships. Must be prepared to inspect a risk and to immediately make acceptability and pricing decisions. All the agency's prospects submitted should be reviewed.
- Make appropriate selection and pricing decisions consistent with Acuity goals for growth and profitability.
- Keep abreast of all company underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as events affecting the industry. Attend meetings as required.
- Recommend additional coverages or options to make our proposals more responsive to the insured's needs.
- Encourage and assist in the production of profitable commercial business by maintaining an excellent working relationship with agents and other Acuity personnel.
- Ability to operate computer keyboard.
- Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed.
- Maintains valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent experience. CPCU, CIC or similar insurance designations preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting Experience is preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively sell Acuity.
- Ability to communicate unpopular decisions tactfully.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic.
- Goal oriented.
*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*
This job is classified as exempt.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-145,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
For this role, Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. A full description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or during the interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@acuity.com. Acuity is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process for qualified individuals.
Salary : $75,000 - $145,000