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    Inland Marine Underwriting Specialist - Scottsdale, United States - IFG Companies

    IFG Companies
    IFG Companies Scottsdale, United States

    1 week ago

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    ABOUT IFG COMPANIES
    Founded in 1985, IFG Companies is one of America's largest privately-held specialty property and casualty insurance groups. Rated "A" by A. M.

    Best Company, IFG Companies focuses on profitable growth through superior underwriting of a range of products for its producer partners and insureds.


    SALARY RANGE

    The expected salary range is $145,000 to $160,000 and subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company.


    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Inland Marine Underwriting Specialist will have a sound foundation in underwriting principles to go and maintain a profitable diversified portfolio of Inland Marine business per company underwriting strategies, guidelines, and standards.

    The position will review and analyze new business submissions and mid-term endorsement requests to determine acceptability for quoting/binding within granted Letter of Authority and established unit guidelines.

    It will also be responsible for renewal business/retention, underwriting to a profit.

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Applies sound underwriting principles, policies, procedures, and controls.
    • Selects, prices, classifies and determines coverage terms of individual general liability risks following established company guidelines and philosophies.
    • Meets production and marketing goals while maintaining underwriting integrity and overall profitability of the product line.
    • Develops production sources and relationships. Maintains excellent communication with brokers and makes broker visits as required.
    • Works collaboratively with other team members and mentors less experienced underwriters and support staff.
    • Monitors key performance metrics in order to achieve individual and unit goals.
    • Keeps current on issues affecting the Inland Marine line of business as well as the competitors and the overall marketplace.
    • Attends industry conferences as required.
    • New business production, 80% of responsibility.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Knowledge of
    • Builder's risk/renovation/installation floaters
    • Contractor's equipment, including heavy equipment
    • Riggers liability
    • Motor truck cargo
    • Commercial output policies
    • Scheduled floaters
    • Warehouse legal liability
    • Demonstrates ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.
    • Technical expertise should include financial analysis, loss rating, assessment of individual risk/exposure analysis and rate for risk.
    • Able to assist with training for new underwriters.
    • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines
    • Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
    • Strong computer skills (Excel|Word|SharePoint) with demonstrated high accuracy output
    • Outstanding problem solving, reasoning, and decision- making skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Proven team player and energetic personality Proven team player, who is creative and takes initiative.
    EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
    • Minimum of five years of experience in inland marine underwriting
    • Established relationships with wholesale and retail brokers, preferred
    • Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM) or other insurance related designations, a plus.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    Physical demands are considered to be that of an office environment, climate controlled, with minimal physical exertion. This position requires prolonged sitting, ability to utilize a computer and interactions with others in meetings or via phone. Occasional travel will be required.

    BENEFITS

    We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care, education assistance and paid time off, including paid parental leave and a birthday holiday.

    IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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