Senior Underwriter-Specialty Human Services Division at American Family Insurance Group

Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline
8+ years of related experience
May be in the process of obtaining or may have already completed certification in area of expertise
Occasional travel to assigned territory 2-4 times annually
Reside in the Central or Eastern time zones
Non-profit/social service industry experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability per divisional objectives
Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals
Maintains a high level of customer service
Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer
Handles lines of business including package, auto, and umbrella
Prices business in accordance with company guidelines
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions
Orders and screens miscellaneous underwriting reports (e.g., Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control)
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers to attract and retain profitable business
Interprets, explains, and markets products and services
Develops relationships with agents & brokers through telephone interactions
Administers, applies, and may update underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnderwritingRisk SelectionPricingRetentionProperty CasualtyAuto InsuranceUmbrella InsuranceHuman Services Insurance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in the Central or Eastern time zones.

What is the salary for this Senior Underwriter role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability; analyzing coverage requests; pricing business per guidelines; assessing risk quality; ordering reports; and developing relationships with agents and brokers.

What is the company culture like at Great American Insurance Group?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, values diverse backgrounds for business results, and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to perform at their best.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Underwriter position?

Strong candidates should have underwriting experience in specialty human services, particularly with package, auto, and umbrella lines, and be able to use independent judgment, maintain customer service, and build agent/broker relationships.