Commercial Lines - Transportation - Associate Underwriter

Quote and bind transportation related new and renewal accounts through several top-rated insurance companies. Customer service provided to agencies and insurance companies: travel to both multiple times throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create      and maintain company and agency relationships.
• Achieve      written premium and marketing goals set by management on a monthly basis.
• Comprehend      and maintain underwriting manuals for all companies represented.
• Analyze      renewals and request additional information needed for quoting.
• Work      closely with team of underwriters and senior underwriters to continue      learning and improving underwriting skills.
• Process      new and renewal business binders to make sure all information needed is      provided.
• Travel      as deemed necessary by the Manager to both agencies & company      conventions.
• Adhere      to company-wide minimum service standards.
• Willingness      to pursue education to enhance industry knowledge.
• Quoting,      entering, and binding small accounts.
• Policy      issuance back-up.
• Other      duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Three      years Commercial Lines experience with no degree or Risk Management and      Insurance degree with one-year experience preferred
• CISR, AIS      or other insurance designation preferred
  
   

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

· Strong customer service skills

· Strong negotiation skills

· Spirit of cooperation

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Attention to detail

· Capacity to analyze information and general math skills

· Knowledge of underwriting and rate/rule manuals

· Proficiency in using online reference manuals

· Knowledge of underwriting principles

· Knowledge of policy forms

· Ability to recognize exposure to loss

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, make quick decisions and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

· Computer experience a must, MS Word & Excel experience required

· Exceptional interpersonal skills

· Ability to clearly and effectively present (both written and verbal) to external business partners, management and internal business partners.

· Exhibits a professional appearance when representing the organization during agency visits or business meetings. 

· Knowledge of Commercial Lines Products - ability to differentiate J&J products/services from competitors.  

Typical Physical Demands:

· Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting-up to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations.