Underwriter (Workers Compensation)- Spring Valley, NY

Underwriter (Workers’ Compensation)- Full Time
Location: Spring Valley, NY, 10977
What you will be doing:

• Underwriting and servicing of both new business submissions and renewals with the emphasis on profitability


• Assisting and training of Underwriting Assistants


• Reviewing Due Diligence reports, Loss control surveys, loss runs, timeliness of premium payments and taking appropriate action when necessary


• Collaborating with specialists such as premium auditors, claims adjusters and loss control engineers for risk assessment


• Managing and delegating on a regular basis the activities of underwriting assistants


• Presenting accounts to management for underwriting approval accompanied by the appropriate underwriting data and recommendations


• Staying current with rules and regulations, market conditions and corporate underwriting disciplines utilizing NCCI and State Insurance Department websites


• Assisting the marketing department with presentations, proposals and visits with Brokers and Policyholders

Experience you will need:

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial insurance experience with at least 2 years of Workers’ Compensation underwriting individual accounts


• Knowledge of large account rating programs (i.e., Large Deductibles, Retrospective Rating, etc.)


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Effective organizational skills


• Proficiency in Internet software and Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet software

Top Reasons to Work with our client

• Great work-life balance!


• Market leader in commercial insurance and risk management!


• Offer a wide range of career paths and opportunities for growth!


• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits!