P&C Underwriter, Vfis - York, United States - Glatfelter Insurance Group.

Glatfelter Insurance Group.

Verified Company

York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Who We Are

For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchentable, onemanoperation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more.

About the Position

Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking a
P&C Underwriter to join our Glatfelter VFIS Underwriting team. Our new associate will be responsible for underwriting and managing a book of business within an assigned territory. Working within a specific underwriting authority, the Underwriter independently qualifies and prices new and renewal business consistent with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives. The Underwriter is also responsible for servicing accounts in accordance with GUS service standards.

What We're Looking For

Minimum of 3 years progressive underwriting experience within the commercial P&C insurance industry; or, a minimum of 3 years progressive customer service and/or agency management experience within the insurance industry
Must have and maintain or attain within three (3) months a current propertycasualty license.
Proven underwriting and/or agency management skills
Effective oral and written communication skills including formal and informal presentation skills
Ability to underwrite moderately sophisticated accounts, including knowledge of Commercial Property, General Liability, Automobile, Excess, Management Liability and Crime forms, pricing, rating methodology and valuation tools.
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to gather, report and act on appropriate market information and trends
Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Organized skills and ability to handle tasks on a priority basis required to maintain consistent high quality and to meet shortand longterm program objectives.

Education

B.A. degree in insurance, business or related field preferred and/or professional insurance coursework
Coursework towards an insurance designation preferred.

Why Choose Glatfelter?

Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and volunteer needs.
We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

**Equal Opportunity Employer