Underwriter I
McNeil & Co. is a company that promotes progress and inspires clients, employees, investors, and communities. They are seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter I who will manage a book of property/casualty business, enhance customer service experiences, and maintain underwriting discipline and program profitability.
Responsibilities
- Analyze new and/or renewal business for program eligibility and price business in accordance with program rate and retention targets
- Adhere to Underwriter Authority Agreement
- Adhere to Service Standard Agreement
- Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers through professional and efficient customer service
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in one core McNeil Program
- Gain understanding of ISO rules/rates, underwriting manuals and, underwriting guidelines
- Rating new and renewal business as needed
- Comply with state insurance regulations according to ODEN
- Analyze and approve requested policy changes/endorsements
- Work with Risk Management to assist insureds in improving operations and mitigating risk
- Process cancellations, non-renewals, reinstatements as needed
- Gain understanding of program specific product and coverages
- Provide support for other associates when necessary
- Gain familiarity with market conditions and competitor intelligence
- Gain familiarity of underwriting reports to ensure program profitability. This includes, but is not limited to, contract expiration reports, referral reports, loss experience reports, pricing reports and retention reports
- Foster a team environment with among team members
- Assist with special projects as assigned
Skills
- Analyze new and/or renewal business for program eligibility and price business in accordance with program rate and retention targets
- Adhere to Underwriter Authority Agreement
- Adhere to Service Standard Agreement
- Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers through professional and efficient customer service
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in one core McNeil Program
- Gain understanding of ISO rules/rates, underwriting manuals and, underwriting guidelines
- Rating new and renewal business as needed
- Comply with state insurance regulations according to ODEN
- Analyze and approve requested policy changes/endorsements
- Work with Risk Management to assist insureds in improving operations and mitigating risk
- Process cancellations, non-renewals, reinstatements as needed
- Gain understanding of program specific product and coverages
- Provide support for other associates when necessary
- Gain familiarity with market conditions and competitor intelligence
- Gain familiarity of underwriting reports to ensure program profitability. This includes, but is not limited to, contract expiration reports, referral reports, loss experience reports, pricing reports and retention reports
- Foster a team environment with among team members
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Solid time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
- AINS or CISR designation a plus
- One to three years of underwriting or customer service experience with an insurance company preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- A competitive 401k with generous matching
- PTO beginning at 20 days per year
- Up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
- Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Backup Child and Elder Care
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