Senior Underwriter

SUMMARY  Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Reviewing new business submissions and evaluating the risk for referral to our markets or for placement/binding within our binders per our contract guidelines and assisting renewal underwriters in retaining business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Adherence to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales target goals.
Attend regular team meetings and be ready to contribute with ideas, feedback and intel When speaking with brokers inquiring about and requesting submissions on additional business opportunities the broker may have in their office, which Special Risk has an appetite for.
Generation of Lead development for new business through a variety of techniques including sales calls, tradeshow participation, broker calls/visits (in person and virtual) and e-mail solicitation.
Responsible for maintaining renewal accounts in addition to new business opportunities, working within Special Risk’s Underwriting Guidelines while adding value and integrity to the Special Risk Insurance Managers culture.
Responsible for growing and maintaining Retail Broker relationships while performing sales and service within Special Risk’s Guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining and developing underwriting relationships with current Carriers to ensure positive results.
Reviewing new and renewal business applications and opportunities to confirm that information is appropriate to determine placement of coverage.
Propagate & share high level commentary & market intelligence to your team lead or SRIM management team.
Work to mentor and develop junior people on the Underwriting and Retention teams, including sign off where applicable.
Look for & share opportunities for increased efficiencies in workflow or product development that would lead to increased production volume.
Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES   Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Decision Making Skills – Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Initiative – Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
Asks for and offers help when needed.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE   High school diploma or equivalent
Level 1 - General Insurance license or higher
CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards a designation.
8+ Years Commercial Insurance…