Senior Underwriter, E&S Property
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, Alpharetta, GA, United States
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Underwriter
to join our
E&S Property
team based in Alpharetta, GA or a US based office. This role is responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, Gross Written Premium, expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients.
P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory. Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees. Includes ensuring appropriate file documentation is being maintained relating to final underwriting decision.
Partners with teams to develop a plan for managing and prospecting business written. Manages execution of underwriting strategies and holds team accountable for implementation.
Develops and executes effective strategies to generate profitable business growth. Collaborates with branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
Ownership of broker/agency relationships including delivering high level expectations. Leads and/or participates in agency analysis and planning. Develops and executes an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
Gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in product development recommendations. Critical Competencies:
Leadership: Effective engagement and motivation of underwriters to achieve organizational objectives aligned with the regional vision and values
Underwriting Acumen: Demonstrates deep technical knowledge of products, competitors, and wholesale marketplace.
Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build strong key account relationships and manage customer expectations in changing market conditions. Proven track record promoting business retention and profitable growth.
Sales and Marketing: Working knowledge of products and marketplace. Demonstrated ability to market and sell WSP's differentiated; value added coverage and service advantages. Proven prospecting skills and effective use of sales and marketing tools.
Agency Management: Ability to build strong agency relationships and manage expectations under dynamic market conditions.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with multiple business units, stakeholders. Demonstrates effective consultation and partnership skills.
Communications: Demonstrated ability to manage communications and awareness effectively between various parties of interest, including brokers/agents, Branches, Product Managers and Senior Management.
Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property underwriting experience; Wholesale experience a must
Bachelors degree, strong preference for degree with a field related major/concentration Training and development of staff
Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Willingness to travel
Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged
Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week as per corporate policy
Thisjobdescriptiondescribesthegeneralnatureandlevelofworkperformedinthisrole.Itisnotintended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change andadditionalfunctionsmaybeassignedasneededbymanagement.
Westfield
Specialty
is
proud
to
be
an
Equal
Employment
Opportunity
employer.
We
celebrate
diversity
and
do
not
discriminate
based
on
race,
religion,
color,
national
origin,
gender,
sexual
orientation,
age,
veteran
status,
disability
status,
or
any
other
applicable
characteristics
protected
by
law.
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Senior Underwriter
to join our
E&S Property
team based in Alpharetta, GA or a US based office. This role is responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, Gross Written Premium, expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients.
P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory. Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees. Includes ensuring appropriate file documentation is being maintained relating to final underwriting decision.
Partners with teams to develop a plan for managing and prospecting business written. Manages execution of underwriting strategies and holds team accountable for implementation.
Develops and executes effective strategies to generate profitable business growth. Collaborates with branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
Ownership of broker/agency relationships including delivering high level expectations. Leads and/or participates in agency analysis and planning. Develops and executes an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
Gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in product development recommendations. Critical Competencies:
Leadership: Effective engagement and motivation of underwriters to achieve organizational objectives aligned with the regional vision and values
Underwriting Acumen: Demonstrates deep technical knowledge of products, competitors, and wholesale marketplace.
Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build strong key account relationships and manage customer expectations in changing market conditions. Proven track record promoting business retention and profitable growth.
Sales and Marketing: Working knowledge of products and marketplace. Demonstrated ability to market and sell WSP's differentiated; value added coverage and service advantages. Proven prospecting skills and effective use of sales and marketing tools.
Agency Management: Ability to build strong agency relationships and manage expectations under dynamic market conditions.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with multiple business units, stakeholders. Demonstrates effective consultation and partnership skills.
Communications: Demonstrated ability to manage communications and awareness effectively between various parties of interest, including brokers/agents, Branches, Product Managers and Senior Management.
Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property underwriting experience; Wholesale experience a must
Bachelors degree, strong preference for degree with a field related major/concentration Training and development of staff
Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Willingness to travel
Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged
Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week as per corporate policy
Thisjobdescriptiondescribesthegeneralnatureandlevelofworkperformedinthisrole.Itisnotintended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change andadditionalfunctionsmaybeassignedasneededbymanagement.
Westfield
Specialty
is
proud
to
be
an
Equal
Employment
Opportunity
employer.
We
celebrate
diversity
and
do
not
discriminate
based
on
race,
religion,
color,
national
origin,
gender,
sexual
orientation,
age,
veteran
status,
disability
status,
or
any
other
applicable
characteristics
protected
by
law.
#wsp
#J-18808-Ljbffr