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Come grow with James River Insurance!

James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2021 Top Workplaces USA award.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Job Summary

James River Insurance is hiring in its Environmental underwriting division and will consider hiring at the Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist and Executive Underwriter levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting, reviewing, modeling, analyzing and underwriting complex submissions within the context of applying the divisions underwriting guidelines and standards; determining the proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating the account to develop the appropriate premium; and developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
2. Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
3. Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
5. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
6. Assist the Underwriting Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring, and on-boarding of new employees.
7. Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
8. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
2. Ability to effectively assess risk
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
5. Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
6. Proven problem solving and decision making skills
7. Strong negotiation skills
8. Ability to multi-task
9. High level of initiative and motivation
10. Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
11. Solid customer service and relationship building skills
12. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching

Experience and Education

Underwriter

1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
2. Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
3. Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education.

Senior Underwriter

1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
2. Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
3. Professional designation is preferred

Underwriting Specialist

1. 15+ years industry experience, 10+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge
2. Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
3. Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products
4. Professional designation is preferred

Executive Underwriter

1. 20+ years industry experience, 15+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge
2. Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
3. Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products
4. Professional designation is preferred

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Underwriter in Arizona or Texas. This senior-level role supports key business strategies by driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic agency partnerships. With a high level of technical expertise, the Executive Underwriter also mentors and develops less experienced underwriters while collaborating with business development to achieve long-term success.

Job Responsibilities :

• Analyzes large commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
• Adheres to individual authority levels.
• Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
• Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
• Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
• Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. May also act as subject matter expert for referrals and internal training.
• Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
• Responsible for training and mentoring less experienced underwriting team members.
• Establishes positive relationships with internal / external stakeholders through communication and collaboration

Qualifications / Competencies :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance.
• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience required in addition to Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes required.
• Advanced knowledge and / or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
• Strong sales and marketing skills which requires the 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

Benefits :

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee's annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan).
• Employees will accrue 0.1269 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 33 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.

CopperPoint's culture of compassion extends to the community through employee volunteerism, corporate matching, Board service, program sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. We empower employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contributions to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year. In 2020, CopperPoint employees reported 3,500 volunteer hours.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision, and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other education benefits and business casual dress. 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

This position will ideally be located in our Little Rock, AR office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so. We're also willing to consider a remote role for a colleague located in Arkansas (who is outside of a commutable distance to Little Rock) or Oklahoma state.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

As an Executive Underwriter, you'll be responsible for the management and growth of assigned book of business and acquisition of new business. You'll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determines terms, conditions and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. We'll trust you to work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships and to ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines. You will also serves in a informal leadership role in the branch by providing guidance to less experienced underwriters.

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Underwrite new business by reviewing the application for acceptability, requesting additional information, if necessary, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
• Underwrite within authority set forth by Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and corresponds with agency to collect additional information.
• Underwrite renewal business by reviewing insured's file, producing agency's experience, nature and frequency of losses, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience.
• Assist Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverage's needed.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers.
• Maintain an established loss ratio.
• Meet established production goals and delivers timely service.
• Serve as the staff liaison for the assigned line in disseminating line updates and developing staff.
• Travel within the assigned territory to facilitate customer development and relationship through agency visitation and prospect calls.
• Pursue a program of continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses.
• Assist in training of other personnel as directed.

What you need to have:

• 7+ years commercial lines Underwriting and/or marketing experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors.

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelors degree
• Strong quantitative skills (i.e.atand amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers, agency contacts, and the general public.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Underwriter in Arizona or Texas. This senior-level role supports key business strategies by driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic agency partnerships. With a high level of technical expertise, the Executive Underwriter also mentors and develops less experienced underwriters while collaborating with business development to achieve long-term success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes large commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
• Adheres to individual authority levels.
• Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
• Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
• Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
• Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. May also act as subject matter expert for referrals and internal training.
• Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
• Responsible for training and mentoring less experienced underwriting team members.
• Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance.
• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience required in addition to Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes required.
• Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
• Strong sales and marketing skills which requires the 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

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee's annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan).
• Employees will accrue 0.1269 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 33 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

This position will ideally be located in our Little Rock, AR office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so. We're also willing to consider a remote role for a colleague located in Arkansas (who is outside of a commutable distance to Little Rock) or Oklahoma state.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Sr Commercial Lines Underwriter , you'll be responsible for the management and growth of assigned book of business and acquisition of new business. You'll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determine terms, conditions and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. We'll trust you to work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships and to ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines. You will also serve in an informal leadership role in the branch by providing guidance to less experienced underwriters.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

• Underwrite new business by reviewing the application for acceptability, requesting additional information, if necessary, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
• Underwrite within authority set forth by Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and correspond with agency to collect additional information.
• Underwrite renewal business by reviewing insured's file, producing agency's experience, nature and frequency of losses, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience.
• Assist Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverages needed.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers.
• Maintain an established loss ratio.
• Meet established production goals and deliver timely service.
• Serve as the staff liaison for the assigned line in disseminating line updates and developing staff.
• Travel within the assigned territory to facilitate customer development and relationships through agency visitation and prospect calls.
• Pursue a program of continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses.
• Assist in training of other personnel as directed.

• Bachelors degree in insurance or related field and/or seven (7) years minimum commercial lines management and/or marketing experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers, agency contacts, and the general public.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship not Offered for this Role.

Company Details

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each market, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

As a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 company rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, Berkley Southwest emphasizes financial strength for long-term insurance relationships. #LI-AV1 #LI-Remote

This position will ideally be located in our Little Rock, AR office with a hybrid work schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote). We are also open to considering a remote role for candidates in Arkansas (outside of a commutable distance to Little Rock) or Oklahoma.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Sr Commercial Lines Underwriter , you will be responsible for managing and growing your assigned book of business and acquiring new business. Your tasks include:

1. Evaluating the acceptability of risks and determining terms, conditions, and pricing to meet profit objectives.
2. Building productive relationships with agents/brokers and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.
3. Serving in a leadership role by mentoring less experienced underwriters.

• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and supportive leadership.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Visibility and collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Impactful work and benefits including competitive compensation, paid time off, wellness programs, health savings accounts, profit sharing, 401k, parental leave, stock purchase plans, tuition assistance, and continuing education.

• Underwrite new and renewal business, reviewing applications, requesting additional info, and making accept/reject decisions within authority limits.
• Maintain appropriate loss ratios and achieve production goals.
• Develop relationships with agents/brokers and travel within the territory for customer development.
• Participate in industry and company-sponsored educational courses.
• Assist in training staff and serve as a liaison for line updates.

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field and/or at least 7 years of commercial lines management or marketing experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to develop profitable commercial lines business.
• Strong analytical, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Underwriter in Arizona or Texas. This senior-level role supports key business strategies by driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic agency partnerships. With a high level of technical expertise, the Executive Underwriter also mentors and develops less experienced underwriters while collaborating with business development to achieve long-term success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes large commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
• Adheres to individual authority levels.
• Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
• Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
• Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
• Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. May also act as subject matter expert for referrals and internal training.
• Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
• Responsible for training and mentoring less experienced underwriting team members.
• Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance.
• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience required in addition to Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes required.
• Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
• Strong sales and marketing skills which requires the 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

Benefits:

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employees annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan).
• Employees will accrue 0.1269 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 33 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.

CopperPoints culture of compassion extends to the community through employee volunteerism, corporate matching, Board service, program sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. We empower employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contributions to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year. In 2020, CopperPoint employees reported 3,500 volunteer hours.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision, and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other education benefits and business casual dress. 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.

#LI-Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits - competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

• Underwrite new business by reviewing the application for acceptability, requesting additional information, if necessary, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
• Underwrite within authority set forth by Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and corresponds with agency to collect additional information.
• Underwrite renewal business by reviewing insured's file, producing agency's experience, nature and frequency of losses, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience.
• Assist Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverage's needed.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers.
• Maintain an established loss ratio.
• Meet established production goals and delivers timely service.
• Serve as the staff liaison for the assigned line in disseminating line updates and developing staff.
• Travel within the assigned territory to facilitate customer development and relationship through agency visitation and prospect calls.
• Pursue a program of continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses.
• Assist in training of other personnel as directed.

• 7+ years commercial lines underwriting and/or marketing experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors.

• Bachelors degree
• Strong quantitative skills (i.e.atand amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers, agency contacts, and the general public.

Description

Chubb is seeking a Private/Not for Profit (PNP) Executive Underwriter that will help to execute growth and underwriting business strategies by implementing established action plans and goals for the Birmingham Branch. This position will work within the local branch and Financial Lines teams to achieve profitable underwriting results through the growth, development, servicing and underwriting of Private & Not-for-Profit business of all sizes.

The Private Not for Profit book has a sizeable premium base in the region, which is produced from many trading relationships spread around the geography. The region itself consists of five branches including Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Nashville and Birmingham. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of responsibility to ensure our obligations are made and kept with agency partners. The candidate will build strong relationships with our distribution partners to be successful. The individual will need the ability to effectively communicate and leverage relationships with other business units to create a win win environment and help profitably grow Chubbs business.

Responsibilities

Profitability and Production:

• Helps deliver on the established New and Renewal business goals as exhibited by the Financial Lines Branch plan.
• Help drive P&L accountability including responsibility for premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results. This may include weekly projections/forecasts as well as business and budget planning produced by the branch.
• Ensure profitability through underwriting integrity by meeting all underwriting standards as outlined by Financial Lines Home office and all applicable Underwriting Guidelines, Authorities, Playbooks and Position Papers including:
  • Risk Selection
  • Pricing & Attachments including Rate Change Goals
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Manuscript Form & Endorsement processes
  • File Construction and documentation

Producer Management:

• Partners with the local Chubb branch team to enhance producer relationships and results.
• Develops and drives new business including completing target account responsibilities.
• Implements sales management process including business plans for key producers.
• Collaborates with other business units to drive growth and implement cross sell strategies within Financial Lines and across the P&C teams in Small Commercial, Commercial Insurance, and Major Accounts.
• Collaborates with Renewal Underwriting Service Branch to maximize efficiency of qualifying business; leverages NBS and online quoting capabilities to enhance efficiency and support new business generation; pursues small Financial Lines business in conjunction with Small Commercial sales reps embedded locally or within the region.
• Represents Financial Lines in the marketplace amongst brokers, customers, competitors, and industry organizations; must be able to play a key leadership role accordingly.

• Minimum of 3-5 Years Underwriting Experience with strong knowledge of Private/NFP products, underwriting, marketing and the competitive environment.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in revenue generation, staff leadership and producer management.
• Exhibited competencies in communication, collaborating and executing strategy.
• Well-established track record of overseeing a profitable book of business and high level of underwriting expertise.
• Strong presentation skills and effective communication of strategies, goals and plans.
• Influence management and proven ability to balance multiple stakeholder perspectives to achieve business goals.
• Collaborative partner with the branch, home office, claims, marketing and operations.
• Experience with Agency and Broker Relations/ Customer Management.