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Underwriter
$78k-104k (estimate)
Full Time | Insurance
1 Week Ago
Selective Insurance is Hiring an Underwriter Near Hunt Valley, MD
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Our Business Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2023 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2023.
Working at SelectiveAt Selective, we don't just insure uniquely – we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
Underwrites renewal business, working with appropriate supervision within a letter of authority issued by the Underwriting Manager on accounts with varying levels of complexity, hazard grade, and premium. Handles the daily service demands of our agents in support of individual and team goals, with a working understanding of coverage, products, underwriting system transactions, and State specific LOB filings.
Responsibilities
Our Business Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2023 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2023.
Working at SelectiveAt Selective, we don't just insure uniquely – we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
Underwrites renewal business, working with appropriate supervision within a letter of authority issued by the Underwriting Manager on accounts with varying levels of complexity, hazard grade, and premium. Handles the daily service demands of our agents in support of individual and team goals, with a working understanding of coverage, products, underwriting system transactions, and State specific LOB filings.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and process assigned renewal policies, which includes applying knowledge of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks, change requests, and open communication with internal and external customers. Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, Knowledge Management/Predictive Modeling, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy. Refer all accounts outside authority level to the appropriate level.
- Respond to agents' inquiries on coverage, and adjust policy information based upon prescribed authority.
- Work within specific level authority to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. Work in collaboration with Agents, AMS, team members and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business.
- Provide guidance to internal and external customers regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to internal and external customers. Reinforce the ease of doing business with Selective by meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations and service quality on a consistent basis.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and management. Conduct agency visits. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion. Work diligently to achieve individual and team goals. Support all team decisions.
- Actively support continuous improvement.
- Engage in ongoing development of technical skills and knowledge of Selective's products and services.
- Must have a valid license and be able to drive an automobile to support company travel within territory. Car travel represents less than 5% of employee’s time.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions
- Ability to multi-task and manage workflows to meet production and service expectations
- Ability to develop and establish effective relationships with internal and external customers/peers
- Strong commitment to professional development through on-the-job learning, self-study and training Ability to adapt to change as the company moves forward in its strategic vision
- Proficiency in use of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems
- Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
- College degree preferred
- 3 years of experience in commercial underwriting preferred (underwriting support, trainee, underwriter)
- Completion of basic insurance coursework preferred
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Insurance
SALARY
$78k-104k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
selective.com
HEADQUARTERS
CHARLOTTE, NC
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1926
TYPE
Public
CEO
GREGORY E MURPHY
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Insurance
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About Selective Insurance
Selective is a brokerage agency that provides auto, home, life and commercial insurance products and services for individuals and businesses.
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