Market Underwriter 1 Jobs

Job Title: Market Underwriter 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hyrbid to Westfield Center, OH OR remote

About Us:
You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities :

• Handles Insurance Department complaints. Coordinates with assigned agencies as needed, evaluates and prepares relevant information while ensuring proper procedures and processes are followed.
• Performs loss referral evaluations, implements post-loss underwriting actions, evaluates large losses, and assesses claims risk analysis, MVRs, and other similar transactions.
• Supports compliance initiatives within the department.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Reviews high value inspections for assigned agencies.
• Analyzes profit/growth performance at a territory/agency level and completes a monthly review with territory analysis. Utilizes Business Intelligence and other available tools to support the review process. Reviews findings with the Region Leader.
• Under close supervision of the Region Leader and with a clearly defined set of guidelines, generates profitable growth and makes sound underwriting decisions for assigned agencies.
• Works with the Region Leader to pursue leads for new business pipeline.
• Based on authority level, reviews and approves new business and endorsement transactions submitted from assigned agents and refers to the appropriate authority level if needed. Evaluates large losses and refers to the Region Leader for approval. Performs loss referral and future status evaluations and documents for appropriate action. Sets up and issues non-renewals, cancellations, and direct notices.
• Understands and applies Westfield’s agency compensation philosophy including commissions, APS/supplemental comp, and custom compensation options.
• Works with the Region Leader and Transfer Book Team to identify, analyze, and assess transfer book opportunities. Works with the Region Leader to assure results are consistent with region strategies and implements corrective action, as required.
• Trains and educates agents on products, underwriting appetite, and automation technology in assigned territory and assists others in the department with agency training needs. For new agency appointments, responsible for taking lead on upfront PL training for agency staff. This may include conducting joint visits for training opportunities.
• Travels as needed in order to perform other essential functions.
• With the assistance of the Region Leader, may assume Agency Coordinator role for assigned Trilogy or Horizon agency. This includes development, delivery and monitoring of agency business plans in coordination with other business segments.
• Travels with the Region Leader to core agencies to establish/nurture relationships and to work on business/analysis plans and PL initiatives.
• Builds a strong awareness of the rate review and state planning processes.
• Under direction of the Regional Leader, assists in implementing and supporting state/territory plans.
• Works closely with the Region Leader to identify, build, deliver, and monitor custom compensation deals or other sales strategies.
• Serves as the primary PL contact for assigned agencies, Agency Coordinator for assigned Trilogy and Horizon agencies, and PL representative on cross-functional teams.
• Identifies basic competitor information and provides leadership with feedback on product, pricing, and rate/rule activities.
• Under the direction of the Region Leader, develops, implements and monitors all implemented sales plans for assigned agencies and provides quarterly reports to the Region Leader.
• Under supervision of the Region Leader, and in collaboration with other business units, identifies and completes required analysis to develop, deliver, and monitor agency business plans for Trilogy, Horizon, and key agencies. Monitors all implemented plans within assigned territory monthly and provides a quarterly report to the Region Leader.
• Works with other underwriters, Senior/Master Underwriters, and Region Leader to develop skills, includingunderwriting acumen, sales techniques, interpersonal skills, analytical acumen, industry knowledge and overall understanding of Westfield business operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 3+ years of P&C insurance experience -OR- successful completion of the Westfield Graduate Development Program (GDP).
• 1+ years of underwriting experience working with moderate to high complexity accounts.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel or transferable software packages.
• Experience maintaining a high degree of customer service focus gained via previous work assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Ability to apply knowledge and experience to effectively address issues and make timely, high-quality, and correct decisions.
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with the ability to interact with all levels of the company.
• Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.
• Experience analyzing problems and developing business solutions.
• Working towards or possess a CPCU, AU, CIC, API, and/or AINS designation.
• Strong organizational skills gained through previous work experience.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, flex-time, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield.

Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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