CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Sr. Underwriter II
CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Sr. Underwriter II
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CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Location: Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX
Overview CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter II. In this key role, you will support short- and long-term business strategies to drive profitable growth through sound underwriting and effective agency marketing. You’ll partner closely with your business development representative to expand high-quality business, while managing a larger or more complex book with higher technical authority. This role also provides training, coaching, and development to less experienced staff.
Job Responsibilities
Analyze commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
Adhere to individual authority levels.
Price business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
Communicate with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
Maintain the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
Meet with agency personnel regularly to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
Collaborate with business development representative to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
Act as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Handle advanced level of reviews.
Educate agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
Establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Collaborate with marketing representative on agency production goals.
Qualifications / Competencies
BS/BA college degree in business administration, finance or marketing.
Minimum of 10 years of commercial insurance experience.
Advanced knowledge and or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
Strong sales and marketing skills, including ability to qualify opportunities and close deals.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Professional certifications (optional): General Insurance program (INS), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, and 401(k).
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, short and long-term disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan provided at no cost to the employee.
Paid Time Off: accrue 0.0846 hours per paid hour, totaling approximately 22 days a year; 10 paid holidays.
Company Overview Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions with a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States. CopperPoint values employee volunteerism, offers 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually, and matches up to $500 per year.
EEO Statement CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Location: Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX
Overview CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter II. In this key role, you will support short- and long-term business strategies to drive profitable growth through sound underwriting and effective agency marketing. You’ll partner closely with your business development representative to expand high-quality business, while managing a larger or more complex book with higher technical authority. This role also provides training, coaching, and development to less experienced staff.
Job Responsibilities
Analyze commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
Adhere to individual authority levels.
Price business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
Communicate with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
Maintain the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
Meet with agency personnel regularly to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
Collaborate with business development representative to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
Act as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Handle advanced level of reviews.
Educate agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
Establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Collaborate with marketing representative on agency production goals.
Qualifications / Competencies
BS/BA college degree in business administration, finance or marketing.
Minimum of 10 years of commercial insurance experience.
Advanced knowledge and or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
Strong sales and marketing skills, including ability to qualify opportunities and close deals.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Professional certifications (optional): General Insurance program (INS), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, and 401(k).
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, short and long-term disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan provided at no cost to the employee.
Paid Time Off: accrue 0.0846 hours per paid hour, totaling approximately 22 days a year; 10 paid holidays.
Company Overview Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions with a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States. CopperPoint values employee volunteerism, offers 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually, and matches up to $500 per year.
EEO Statement CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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