What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Underwriter position at CRC Group?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Manage the underwriting process ensuring adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and CRC policies and procedures.
2. Submitting appropriate information to brokerage markets for accounts that do not fit binding authority markets
3. Make underwriting decisions and solve difficult underwriting and coverage problems for retail agencies
4. Develop, maintain and cultivate strong relationships with binding-authority and brokerage carriers
5. Solicit, market, quote, bind and confirm new and existing business.
6. Negotiate the best terms and coverages available with accessible markets while properly communicating with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business in a timely manner.
7. Approve and disapprove endorsement requests according to internal and carrier guidelines.
8. Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
9. Meet or exceed company file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits performed by markets and our Internal Review Department.
10. Maintain necessary licenses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Three years of experience in underwriting or brokering E&S or specialty insurance products
2. Must hold a Louisiana Property and Casualty Insurance license
3. Must be able to understand and independently manage the underwriting and brokerage process including analyze necessary components of insurance policies, determine terms and conditions, and price insurance products
4. Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated
5. Recognize new trends and developments to the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into underwriting strategies
6. Possess strong knowledge of and experience in underwriting the types of accounts handled by the team on which they support
7. Ability to provide excellent customer service for retail insurance agencies
8. Team skills
9. Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
10. Good written and verbal skills
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.
CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify