Commercial Lines Underwriter

Employee Type: Full-Time
Location: California
Job Type: Sales
Commercial Lines Insurance
Reference ID: MGMTGC-16

About the Company:

This Key Client is a rapidly growing, and successful property and casualty insurance wholesaler and managing general agency based in Southern California. 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

Position:

The ideal professional will possess excellent customer service skills and serve as a technical resource to a large and growing commercial lines underwriting/brokerage team. Successful individuals will work with the in-house broker to request and review underwriting information for the rating of pen/binding carriers, preparation of endorsements, and engaging brokerage markets on complex risks. Professional growth is a part of this position because of the opportunity to work closely with some of the most talented underwriters/producers in the organization to gain their underwriting and broking knowledge.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate effectively with Pen and Brokerage Carriers to obtain the broadest coverage at the best price, providing the most sellable quotes
  • Understanding Pen Underwriting Guidelines to Properly quote business within authority
  • Rating and Preparation of quotes with Pen/ Binding Carriers
  • Handle incoming calls and emails from retail agents and carriers ensuring the highest level of
  • customer service standards are met, bringing communication to a satisfactory resolution
  • Rating endorsements and other documents according to established departmental procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and meeting compliance standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in various Carrier Rating Portals, Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • High School graduate required; College courses preferred not required
  • Previous work experience in the fields of insurance, customer service, banking or similar, with a successful track record
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization skills, with a high level of detail orientation

Department: Sales & Service
Required Experience: 5-7 Years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Some Travel Required
Required Education: High School Diploma – College Degree or Courses are preferred

Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Burbank CA