Senior Excess Transportation Commercial Underwriter
TX, NC, NY-
REMOTE OPPORTUNITY
Commercial Wholesale MGA, with a focus on binding authority, is looking for a talented Commercial Underwriter to work from home.
This has an above average bonus potential.
OBJECTIVES :
To Underwrite a profitable book of business from each of the agents assigned to you. To achieve the yearly individual production objectives set by management.
JOB DESCRIPTI0N :
To develop the business of an assigned group of wholesale agents : o who have a certain loyalty to our company; o who follow the philosophy of the company regarding submitting applications, binding risks, and paying in a timely manner;
o who regularly produce a minimum of $250,000 in premiums per year; o who have an average hit ratio of 40%.
- To follow organization and department procedures and to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- To have a good attendance record.
- To produce a book of business equal to at least $250,000 in revenues to the company after a maximum of three years with us.
- To represent the company well in every instance.
- Quarterly traveling to main office will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Excellent computer, typing, word processing and speaking skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Agency Management systems. Experience with AIM / ImageRight a plus.
- Ease with numbers, negotiation of premiums, details.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as an Excess Trucking Underwriter at an MGA or insurance company.
- Completion of classes and testing required for a General Lines License by the end of six months; regular completion of required Continuing Education classes.
- Excellent knowledge of rating, coverage, and underwriting guidelines for specific insurance markets.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Remain up-to-date on all guidelines and forms of our markets.
- Visit all assigned agents at least once a year, documenting the visits in AIM.
- Request of the agents any information required prior to issuing a proper quote.
- Whenever possible, respond to all agent requests the same day that the request was made.
- Follow up with risks submitted to the various markets, and keep the agents informed of the status of their submissions.
- Issue quotes to the agents in a timely and professional manner.