Production Underwriter

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R26 Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
** Bridge Specialty Group
** is seeking a
** Production Underwriter
** to join our growing team in
** Seattle, WA!
** The Production Underwriter reviews insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate individuals and groups for insurance and accepts or rejects applications by performing the following duties.
** How You Will Contribute:
*** Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property,
* Reviews company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks, and evaluates possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance,
* Underwrite or broker risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.  Secure payments on risks bound or written,
* Review, analyze and underwrite risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders; use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies,
* Markets and meets with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business,
* Understand and extend Company facilities, utilizing binding authorities or brokering risks when required to successfully negotiate a placement; be responsible for your underwriting results,
* See that coding on specific required forms is completed and utilized,
* Service and perpetuate existing business, produce new business, and have a keen awareness of priorities,
* Instruct and train processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy,
* Provide guidance and training to the processors and assistants, to enable them to reduce the underwriter's clerical workload, and to develop basic underwriting and brokering skills and techniques
* Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies and competitors,
** Licenses and

Certifications:

*** CIC or CPCU candidate, thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms i.e. coverages, exclusions, conditions and terms.
* P&C State license and E&S license
** Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
*** Bachelor’s degree (B.

A.) from four-year College or university is desired or five years insurance experience, two years of which is as an underwriting assistant.
* Proficient with MS Office Suite and paperless environment
* Exceptional telephone demeanor
* Experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting agency or company.
* This position requires routine or periodic travel which may require the team member to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200…