Job Posting
We're seeking a Territory Underwriter for IA & MN. This role drives profitable growth across Iowa and Minnesota, by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Agency Engagement : Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
- Underwriting Excellence : Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
- Performance Goals : Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
- Service Standards : Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
- Risk Management : Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
- Mentorship : Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
- Reinsurance Coordination : Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.
Qualifications :
Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).This role requires regular travel within the assigned territoryup to 50%to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month.Additional Company Details :
The company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include : Base Salary Range : $90,000 $115,000 Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details :
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role