Underwriting Technician I Commercial Lines

Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Underwriting Technician I Commercial Lines who enjoys intellectual challenges and is seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Floridas most trusted names in homeowners insurance but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive team mentality who want to make an impact and are committed to a longterm career in the insurance industry.

The Commercial Lines Underwriting Technician I is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with agents to yield profitable growth and retention for our book of business. This position is skilled at identifying and meeting customers needs with products and solutions that give us a competitive advantage that our partners have come to rely on. Additionally this role offers support for our marketing staff and assists with agent consultations and events when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review insurance applications and existing risks to evaluate classify and rate policies for insurance based on underwriting guidelines; refer business for authority as needed.

Use strong oral and written communication skills to contact agents by phone for submission and quote review with the intent to encourage binds on quoted accounts and by sending professional clear and concise emails to agency contacts.

Articulate underwriting policies and program strategies to agents insureds etc.

Maintain knowledge of the territorial strategic direction and plan including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth.

Process incoming mail requests and respond promptly and appropriately.

Set priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities as assigned.

Keep informed regarding industry information new product information legislation coverages and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be considered a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations of the position. Tower Hill reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors Degree in Risk Management Business Finance or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS

Property and casualty insurance industry designations preferred (i.e. Associate in Insurance AINS Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter CPCU Accredited Customer Service Representative ACSR etc.

LICENSES

N/A

*Tower Hill Insurance currently operates in these states CT FL GA IA IN KY MI MS NC OH SC TN TX UT VA WV.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Disability Insurance
• 401 (k)
• Health Savings Account
• Accident and Cancer insurance plan

We offer competitive pay and benefits and wellbeing programs to support you and your more information about our company careers and Total Compensation visit: Total Compensation Tower Hill Insurance

Tower Hill Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Tower Hill Insurance is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an email to or calland let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Candidates will not receive status updates regarding their application; however those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by Human Resources.