Senior Underwriter, Commercial Package
AmTrust Group

Overview

In this role, the Senior Underwriter is primarily responsible for reviewing electronic new business submissions, renewal policies, and related transactions to determine acceptability and alignment with underwriting appetite and pricing guidance. This is a commercial package underwriter focusing on New York habitational. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and price new and renewal business
• Obtain, review and take timely action on inspections
• On mid-term change requests: review, evaluate additional underwriting concerns and process endorsements
• Handle cancelations/non-renewals according to state regulations and company guidelines
• Process all company, policy and general correspondence
• Review/approve decisions escalated from within the team and provide training and guidance
• Serve as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) as required
• Special projects geared to improving processes and profitability of the portfolio and other related duties as assigned

Job Skills & Competencies:

• Build strong relationships with agents
• Align with our customer service expectations
• Excel in both oral and written communication skill
• Organize workload and tasks and complete in a timely and effective manner
• Use critical and analytical thinking to provide solutions for agents and customers
• Work in a detail-oriented manner in order to be as thorough and accurate as possible
• Demonstrate decisiveness
• Willing to take ownership to service our customers and accounts
• Manage various tasks at one time and maintain company service standards
• Exhibit superior computer skills and ability to operate in a dual monitor paperless environment
• Collaborate with manager and team members and build positive working relationship
• Function effectively under pressure
• Must be persistent and goal oriented

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial property and casualty insurance experience with full authority in the small business urban sector required
• Superior knowledge of underwriting, pricing, coverages in relevant industry segments (i.e. real estate, retail, wholesale, etc.)
• Working knowledge of other functional areas (i.e. Claims, Sales, Operations, Actuarial, etc.)
• Strong understanding of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statutory rules and constraints, and computer workflow procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop long-term relationships with agents
• Ability to work under pressure and meet/exceed workload quotas in a high transactional environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal business partners to deliver a great agent experience
• Ability to be self-motivated and proactively pursue potential business opportunities with agents

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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