Small Business Underwriter
Small Business Underwriter
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20-04-2025
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Job Description
Company Details
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poors.
At Acadia we value our employees our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.
Responsibilities
Manage all related underwriting tasks required in assigned territory to promote written premium growth and favorable loss ratio results.
Responsible for new and renewal accounts with a focus on acquisition including underwriting and pricing accounts in accordance with Acadias underwriting standards and personal underwriting authority.
Evaluate select and price policies for assigned agencies to achieve underwriting profit (within underwriting authority) premium growth desired business mix market/agency penetration and agency management objectives with a focus on new business. Refer risks exceeding authority to management with recommendations for approval or disposition.
Develop and manage assigned agency relationships with producers and customers through visitations and regular customer contact.
Evaluate the performance of assigned agencies on an ongoing basis to ensure company and agency goals and objectives are met. Participate in review and evaluation of agencies and make recommendations on agency
management issues. Communicate corporate goals programs underwriting policies procedures and guidelines to agents.
Monitor production hit ratios renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures.
Request information needed for underwriting and pricing of assigned business.
Conduct negotiations with assigned agents.
Coordinate loss control claim audit and billing services as needed.
Bind reinsurance review certificates from reinsurers.
Maintain a workflow for your assigned territory which meets all the standards and expectations of the department. Strive to improve processes within the Company to increase the level and quality of service provided to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate a commitment to selfdevelopment.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree from fouryear college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
Excellent communication skills including listening for solutions.
Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.
An ability to think analytically about business problems make recommendations and propose solutions.
High energy selfstarter who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to sell and influence others.
Goaloriented achiever who delivers results.
Basic knowledge of computer programs in a windows environment including Word Excel and Email is mandatory.
Prior experience working with online underwriting tools is preferred (e.g. Silver Plume and Reference Connect).
Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e. CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.
BA/BS degree preferred.
25 years of experience working as an Underwriter in Commercial Property & Casualty
Ability to travel in assigned territory
Valid drivers license required
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
Employment Type
Full-Time
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