Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

Commercial Insurance Underwriter

This Underwriter will manage a $5m-$6m Commercial Insurance (CI) book for the Pittsburgh branch, while also writing $1.5m annually in new business. The position will be focused on underwriting package, auto, workers compensation and umbrella opportunities in the middle-market space. Additionally, the underwriter will be charged with cross-selling and uncovering other lines of business for others within Commercial Insurance.

The CI Underwriter must develop book growth, maintain superior relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing rate strategies. Underwriting will include marketing and servicing accounts based on Chubb guidelines.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to grow the book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management throughout the Pittsburgh area.

The CI Underwriter will have accountability for the financial performance of the book of business, achieving growth for Pittsburgh. They will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits.

This position reports to the Commercial Insurance Underwriting Manager in Pittsburgh. Agency travel is required within the Pittsburgh branch area, including Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

. Candidate will have 3-5 years middle-market underwriting experience.

. Strong sales and marketing skills are also critical.

. Must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer/book management and new

business development. Must also be able to successfully negotiate on all levels with

both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations.

. Must be able to travel extensively within the Pittsburgh branch territory.

. The ideal candidate for the role will possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting

process, risk analysis, and work effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting Associate.

. Effective desk management is a critical part of this role.

. Must have exemplary ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers and exhibit strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

. Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage,

products, pricing & strategies expected.

. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software required.

. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented with

solid business acumen.

. Salary grade for this position will depend on applicant’s experience.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial underwriting experience.