Underwriter II - Religious Markets

Underwriter II - Religious Markets

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• Analyze insurance submissions, recognize exposures, and provide coverage alternatives within established binding authority.
• Offer risk management suggestions and price insurance coverage for small to medium size, low complexity accounts according to company guidelines.
• Review account characteristics and take action to achieve corporate goals.
• Develop knowledge of insurance issues, products, market trends, and pricing principles.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.

• Write and retain business to meet corporate objectives within established binding authority and compliance with filings.
• Analyze, evaluate, and document decisions to achieve desired underwriting results for small to medium size accounts.
• Recognize exposures to loss, identify coverage alternatives, develop risk management recommendations, and adequately price to expected profitability while keeping the customer in mind.
• Communicate with supervisor on issues exceeding binding authority and territory matters.
• Develop and maintain an effective business relationship with the sales force, answering questions and offering suggestions on coverage, pricing, and risk management.
• Develop underwriting knowledge through awareness of changes within the Underwriting Department and understanding of industry coverages, policy forms, and operations specific to our niches.
• Focus on meeting customer expectations through timeliness and positive interactions with all departments.

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Associate in Underwriting designation or successful completion of two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (CPCU) courses may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a property and casualty insurance company in underwriting.
• Sufficient knowledge of the underwriting function, insurance coverages, and principles, including reinsurance application and administration.
• Exhibits the ability to identify and analyze exposures, recognize areas of concern, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions outside parameter-based situations but within binding authority.
• Proven ability to explain decisions to others and negotiate appropriate solutions.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Demonstrated desire and commitment to learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth.
• Support others by acting as a resource and sharing basic underwriting knowledge.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships throughout the company.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others professionally, respectfully, and timely.
• Ability to learn CM Group computer systems and stay current with changes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment to accomplish established goals.
• Responsible, dedicated behavior to accomplish workload expectations.
• Recognize and be receptive to change opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to travel as necessary and/or required.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.