Associate Underwriter

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Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A+ claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s.

At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.

The Associate Underwriter builds strong internal and external relationships, while managing a book of business, balancing profitability, retention and customer satisfaction with our distribution partners.

• Achieves new business premium, renewal premium retention and rate change objectives.
• Manages own agency relationship in addition to supporting a renewal book of business, working closely with the underwriting team.
• Within company guidelines and granted underwriting authority, evaluates new and renewal information to determine risk acceptability in terms/conditions to be quoted, and priced.
• Utilizes various underwriting tools to determine acceptable risk characteristics, determine accurate exposure classifications; set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value and rate and quote business to agents.
• Orders and reviews inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and acts when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics.

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in property & casualty insurance or in an underwriting capacity preferred.
• Ability to travel in assigned territory.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
• High energy self‑starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Goal‑oriented achiever who delivers results.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Financial Services and Insurance

• Base Salary Range: 55k-$75k
• Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

• The above job description is not intended to be an “all‑inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.