Sr Underwriter

Company: EMC Insurance
Location: Providence
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees. Essential Functions:

• Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes
• Develops and fosters agency relationships
• Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences
• Offers appropriate coverage for exposures and explains decisions to agents
• Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes
• Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration
  • Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting
  • Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
    • Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
    • Strong presentation skills preferred
    • Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
    • Demonstrated leadership qualities
    • Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling First Shift (United States of America) Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles. To learn more about why you're gonna love it here, watch the video below.

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