Production Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Examines application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, medical reports and other documents to determine risk based on factors such as financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and property condition.
• Reviews company records to ascertain insurance in force on single or related risks, and evaluates potential losses from catastrophe or excess insurance.
• Underwrites or brokers risks, ensuring all required information is obtained, applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, and policies are issued promptly and accurately.
• Completes state filings where applicable and makes necessary tax payments in accordance with state laws.
• Secures payments on bound or written risks.
• Reviews, analyzes and underwrites risks submitted by producers; rates submissions for premium and terms; analyzes exposures for quotes on new and renewal business; issues written indications, quotes, and binders; and engages inspection companies for additional information or to explain underwriting policies.
• Markets and meets with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business.
• Utilizes company binding authorities or brokering risks to negotiate placements and extends company facilities as required.
• Ensures coding on required forms is completed and correctly utilized.
• Services and perpetuates existing business, produces new business, and maintains a keen awareness of priorities.
• Instructs and trains processors and assistants; reviews indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy.
• Provides guidance and training to reduce clerical workload and develops underwriting and brokering skills and techniques.
• Fosters and improves relationships with other departments, producers, companies, and competitors.

• CIC or CPCU candidate with thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms (coverages, exclusions, conditions and terms).
• P&C State license and E&S license.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university, or five years of insurance experience (including two years as an underwriting assistant).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and paperless environments.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor.
• Experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting agencies or companies.

Routine or periodic travel may be required. Candidates must be able to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle, maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, and keep minimum required insurance coverages.

Pay Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Financial Benefits:
  
  ESPP, 401(k), Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness:
  Free Mental Health Services and Enhanced Advocacy Support.
• Additional Benefits:
  Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts, and more.

Bridge Specialty Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.