Location: Washington
Company: Great American Insurance
and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results.
We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best. The Property and Inland Marine Division (P&IM) writes policies in all 50 states and has more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products
include Property, Builders' Risk, Contractor's Equipment, Excess Property, Cargo, Electronic Data Processing (EDP), and Difference in Conditions (DIC).
Great American Insurance is one of the top 20 largest commercial inland marine insurers in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of risk management solutions using Property & Inland Marine insurance and related products and services. In achieving this purpose, we expect our customers, employees, owners, and communities to prosper. P&IM is currently searching for a Underwriter for the Pacific Northwest territory. This individual will be responsible for developing agency relationships, underwriting selection, and soliciting
profitable property and inland marine business in the West territory (WA, OR, and ID).
The right candidate will excel at developing strong relationships with internal and external customers, have proficient underwriting skills, and be responsible for generating new business. The person hired for this position will work remotely from one of the states in the territory. Individual must be able to travel at least 10%, but not more than 25% of the time, including overnight travel. Benefits Include : Competitive pay rates Medical, dental, and vision plans Excellent 401(k) plan 24 days of paid time off accrued, plus 8 paid holidays per year Employee wellness programs and more Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Has 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. Prices business in accordance with company guidelines. backsses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions. Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc.
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business. Interprets, explains, and markets products and services. Develops relationships with agents & brokers through telephone interactions. Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. May provide guidance and assistance to lower level positions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Field of Study: Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline. Experience: Generally, 2 to 5 years of related experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM). Business Unit: Property Inland Marine Salary Range: $60,000.00 -$95,000.00 Benefits: We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.
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