EMC Insurance Companies

EMC Insurance Companies

Senior Commercial Underwriter

Missouri · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$93k-$128kDetected 9 days ago
Customer SupportEMI/EMCLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeUnderwriting

About the role

  • The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.
  • All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration
  • Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting
  • Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
  • Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
  • Strong presentation skills preferred
  • Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

Compensation

  • The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

Company info

  • Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority.
  • Evaluates highly complex accounts, such as different business operations, multiple lines of business or special pricing requirements, for risk selection and pricing purposes.
  • Analyzes exposure, company and branch risk appetite, account premium and loss history, financial data, line(s) of business, price guidance, motor vehicle records, online sources of information, reports from premium audit or risk improvement and other relevant information to underwrite policies.
  • Offers appropriate coverage for exposures. Maintains proper file documentation in connection with accounts.
  • Develops and fosters agency relationships.
  • Educates agents on EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems and services.
  • Visits agencies to discuss accounts and provide agents with updates at EMC in order to maximize opportunities.
  • Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes.
  • Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters.
  • Answers questions, shares recommendations for complex situations, such as difficult accounts, communication strategies or problematic agency relationships and explains the rationale for recommendations.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or loc

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