What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Lines Underwriter position at Bridge Specialty Group?
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Braishfield Associates, a division of Hull & Company, LLC, is a member of Bridge Specialty Group, and we are seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team in Orlando, FL.
The primary responsibility of this role is to review new and renewal insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate risks for insurance and accept or reject applications.
How You Will Contribute
Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.
With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7 billion premium book.
Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
Braishfield Associates, a division of Hull & Company, LLC, is a member of Bridge Specialty Group, and we are seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team in Orlando, FL.
The primary responsibility of this role is to review new and renewal insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate risks for insurance and accept or reject applications.
How You Will Contribute
- Collect, review and analyze an applicant’s relevant history and records to determine the level of risk for insuring new business, renewals & policy changes.
- Make recommendations for risks on acceptance of an application, renewal or policy change.
- Provide quote proposals for New Business, Renewals & Policy changes that are clear, concise and address the needs of the customer per Quality Control guidelines.
- Follow Carrier’s guidelines as well as State & Federal regulations. Discussing with Team Leader for opportunities for considerations.
- Identify retail agencies for growth potential.
- Assists retail agents in problems with an account including researching and discussing with carriers.
- Gather & Provide feedback from retail agents on their input on market conditions and reporting findings to Team Leader.
- Assist with ongoing performance of accounts as assigned by Team Leader.
- Evaluate insurance claims for modifications to accounts &/or determine if underwriting activity needed.
- Verifies complete and proper coding.
- Compliance with Quality Control guidelines
- Other activities, duties, projects or tasks as assigned
- 2-20 or other state Property & Casualty equivalent license
- High School or equivalent education
- 3 years of personal lines insurance experience with a Wholesale Broker, MGA or Carrier
- Sales & Production driven mentality
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Experience in working in a paperless environment – strong PC skills required
- Exceptional telephone demeanor
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task
- Commitment to excellent customer service
Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.
With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7 billion premium book.
Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
