Commercial Lines Underwriter, Broker

Employee Type: Full-Time
Location: California
Job Type: Sales
Commercial Lines Insurance - Wholesale-Broker - E&S - MGA
Reference ID: MGMTGC-17

About the Company:

MGMT Global Consulting is working with one of the nation's most rapidly growing and successful specialty wholesale insurance brokerages. This property and casualty/personal lines insurance wholesaler and managing general agency are based in Burbank, CA with branches MA & FL. They work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for their clients. They sell exclusively to retail agencies across the country with a focus on small to mid-market E&S commercial and specialty personal lines risks. Our employees are fueled by a culture built around teamwork, creativity, and responsiveness.

A Qualified Professional Would Be:

Responsible for developing, managing, marketing, underwriting, and sustaining profitable business by providing high-level technical and sales expertise with commercial insurance coverages for the clients of independent and retail insurance agents and brokerages.

Responsibilities:

  • Builds cooperative and dependable relationships with independent insurance agencies and brokerages to create business placement opportunities.
  • Develops and maintains underwriting and cooperative service relationships with insurance carriers by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of commercial insurance and underwriting guidelines, both in excess and surplus lines and standard markets.
  • Recognizes acceptable business opportunities through the underwriting pre-qualification process.
  • Successfully negotiates market placements of new and renewal businesses.
  • Meets and sustains targeted revenue goals.
  • Coordinates resources to accomplish specific account objectives.
  • Assumes ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of all account tasks and details on the account portfolio.
  • Motivates and educates co-workers, blending leadership and technical skills.
  • Is knowledgeable of workplace laws and corporate policies and practices; maintains a fair office work environment.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience and knowledge considered
  • Substantial and relevant experience in a commercial insurance brokerage or underwriting environment including wholesale brokerage experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of commercial insurance coverages and relevant forms for excess and surplus lines, understanding of both admitted and non-admitted markets.
  • Trusted working relationships with carriers and markets.
  • Highest level of customer relations, sales management, and negotiating skills to effect profitable results.
  • Highest level of interpersonal skills to facilitate team building and resource management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel extensively. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Department: Sales & Service
Required Experience: 5-7 Years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or Relevant Experience (4-year degree)

Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Burbank CA