Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter - New En... @ Utica National Insurance Group
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About Utica National Insurance Group
At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,300 employees nationwide uphold our promise to make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. As an "A" rated, $1.7B award-winning property & casualty insurance carrier, we operate along the Eastern United States from our Home Office in Central New York and regional offices including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.
What You Will Do
In the role of Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter - New England, you will underwrite commercial lines insurance policies including General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Property, and Commercial Auto. You will manage high-volume agency assignments with increased authority limits, prepare material for agency reviews, and collaborate with account underwriters to improve production and loss ratios.
- Analyze new submissions and renewal accounts to determine risk acceptability.
- Apply insurance rules and underwriting authority guidelines.
- Communicate standards and declination reasons to agents and internal partners.
- Monitor the agents' books of business to drive profitability.
- Utilize tools such as Power BI for data analysis and business reviews.
What You Need
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in Commercial Lines Middle Market Underwriting. You must have strong knowledge of General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Property, and Commercial Auto lines. Excellent analytical, decision-making, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are necessary. Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment is essential. Candidates not meeting the exact experience/education may be considered for a similar role depending on overall skills.
Additional Information
This is a full-time salaried, exempt (non-overtime eligible) position and bonus eligible. The position is hybrid located in Marlborough, MA. Competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits plan is provided, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, tuition assistance, and much more. Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now and monitor your application status via your candidate profile.
Key skills/competency
Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Commercial Lines, Business Review, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Power BI, Relationship Building, Communication, Negotiation
How to Get Hired at Utica National Insurance Group
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor your skills to match underwriting requirements.
- Highlight analytical skills: Emphasize experience with risk analysis tools.
- Research Utica National: Study company values and accomplishments.
- Prepare examples: Showcase successful underwriting decisions.