Underwriter

Company: ProAssurance
Location: Franklin
Posted on: August 29, 2020

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies! We are a specialty writer of professional liability, products liability and workers' compensation insurance. With over 1,000 employees operating in 40 states, our company is well positioned to offer career opportunities to individuals interested in professional growth.The primary responsibility of the Underwriter is to provide support as part of the underwriting team by underwriting business that will produce an underwriting profit. The Underwriter is to execute the strategic initiatives and financial goals of the Underwriting Department in support of the Company's revenue and profitability objectives and overall business plan. This is accomplished through sound underwriting and pricing analysis related to new business and renewal account evaluation as well as establishing effective relationships with direct account managers and agency partners. This position provides focused customer service and support for all PICA underwriting transactions within a delegated authority level for an assigned geographic territory. Additional responsibilities include providing support for cross-training, team building activities and other special projects as assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:60% Evaluate risk through the review of new and renewal business, determining risk acceptance, pricing terms, and conditions.

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• Perform underwriting functions in accordance with established standards, guidelines, rates, and coverage forms filed and approved by law in the state of responsibility.
• Gather and analyze relevant data to identify and evaluate risk.
• Examine risk profile and loss history and take necessary steps to ensure that each risk is appropriately classified and priced.
• Create new and renewal business indications and quotes.
• Approve underwriting transactions and bind coverage within authority; provide analysis and file documentation to support decisions.
• Determine applicable surcharges, discounts, or credits.
  
  15% Evaluate and generate renewal offers monthly.
  
  10% Analyze and appropriately process policy endorsement and change requests from insureds and agents.
  
  5% Participate in Committee and Department meetings. Prepare underwriting reports and reviews as requested by management.
  
  5% Work with internal and external sales channels to foster and maintain insured relationships, identify prospects and other opportunities for business development.Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:5% Some overnight travel required for meetings with insureds; and to national trade shows or conferences.
  
  Perform special projects as directed by management.
  Qualifications
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree with minimum of two to three years underwriting experience preferred or at least three to five years of related underwriting insurance experience
  • Prior professional liability underwriting experience desired
  • Completion or progress towards an insurance or professional liability designation (e.g. RPLU, CPCU, AINS) desired
  • Resident P&C insurance agents license may be required (can be obtained within one year from employment start date)
  • Understanding of insurance and medical terminology, and insurance and underwriting principles required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team environment
  • Self-motivated and able to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely manner
  • Accomplished written and verbal communication skills
    

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