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 Selective

At 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. Employees receive comprehensive total rewards packages - including competitive compensation and performance awards, health benefits, and retirement savings - and professional development opportunities and flexible schedules to support their health, wealth, and well-being. Join our team and help make a difference.

1. Gather, analyze and evaluate risk exposure through appropriate risk documentation. Adopt proactive actions and/or make proactive recommendations to improve risk profitability.
2. Apply knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks. Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy.
3. Work within specific authority level to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. Work in unison with Managing General Agents and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business.
4. Provide guidance to General Agents and other departments regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to agents within assigned territory. Reinforce the ease of doing business with MUSIC by meetin
5. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with corporate, internal and external customers. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion. Participate in the development of team goals and work diligently to achieve them. Support all team decisions.
6. Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned. Monitor premium retention with the use of electronic reporting tools. Provide internal reports for management staff as required.
7. Must be able to drive an automobile to occasionally travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 10% of employee's time.
8. Provides technical advice to lower level associates and other functional areas.
9. Participates in any pricing meetings, budget reviews or company/agent sponsored events as required.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• Must have 5-7 years of underwriting experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in usage of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/peers.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change as the company moves forward in its strategic vision.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.

Salary range: $80,000 - $152,600. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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