- Write and retain a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operate within written authority grant and makes referrals to Regional Manager as required
- Collaborate closely with territory team. Keep peers and Territory Management informed of all issues and activity and competitive information.
- Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager and Business Generation Consultants to develop agency relationships and share accountability with team in meeting territory goals.
- Educate agents on underwriting appetite to attract profitable business within the assigned territory.
- Travel in the territory to meet with agents to further develop business relationships as needed.
- Actively plan and participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventions.
- Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producers.
- Provide pertinent information and guidance to operations staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
- Assist in gathering and sharing competitive information as well as keep current with market trends and demands.
- Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- 2-5 years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
- Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of Excess Casualty coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing including demonstrated experience utilizing ISO Classifications.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision
- Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
- Ability to collaborate with individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise
- CPCU, AIS or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Underwriter I - Alpharetta, United States - AmTrust Financial
Description
Overview
Overview
The underwriter I administers the underwriting and servicing of new and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned within the territory in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.
This position is hybrid out of our Alpharetta office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Preferred:
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What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.