Supervisor, Sr Underwriter
Supervisor, Sr Underwriter
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$ 96000 - 155000
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Job Description
Company Details
Preferred Employers Insurance A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major client segments: Small Business Owners Mid-Larger Businesses and Group Association Members (Programs). The companys distribution partners (agents & brokers) number 400 locations throughout the state. Preferred serves 10000 policyholders and provides medical claims handling and claims management for policyholders as needed to care for injured workers. The company is rated A Superior by industry-rating organization AM Best & Company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Supervisor Sr Underwriter is primarily responsible for risk evaluation including selection and retention of new and existing business in accordance with the companys underwriting philosophy. The Senior Underwriter/Supervisor develops and fosters positive professional relationships with the companys agency partners as well as achieves company growth and profitability objectives. The Senior Underwriter/Supervisor is a leader and team player. The Underwriting Supervisor is expected to exhibit a high level of technical expertise while providing leadership and mentoring to other underwriters. This employee will be expected to be highly productive supporting company goals and advancing company values. This employee should exercise sound judgment and deliver consistent results.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Selects new business and evaluates renewal accounts in accordance with company underwriting philosophy established authority parameters as well as written/verbal procedures and guidelines.
- Supervises 1-2 Production Underwriters and handles a partial book of business as a Sr. Underwriter.
- Demonstrates a professional courteous attitude with agents. Responds quickly and ethically to all requests/issues. Delivers on promises and promises only what can be delivered.
- Provides accurate and thorough education to agents about the companys risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines.
- Monitors performance criteria including premium and unit count goals mix of business written-to-quoted ratio and declination ratio of assigned agencies and territory.
- Achieves company growth objectives by recognizing sales opportunities soliciting desirable business and diligent follow-up on quoted business.
- Monitor claims trends and adjust underwriting guidelines accordingly.
- Travels to agencies providing field underwriting and quoting as needed.
- Reviews claims activity loss control surveys and inspection reports for existing policies handling as required.
- Resolves policy audit issues.
- Determines the appropriate course of action for policy changes delegating to underwriting and/or processing assistants for handling.
- Provides leadership supervision mentoring and training to other staff members.
- Reviews/approves account referrals from junior underwriters.
- Handles special departmental projects as needed.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- 7 years of experience in California workers compensation underwriting or equivalent small business preferred.
- Prior team leadership and/or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced decision-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong automation skills including MS Office products Lotus Notes desktop faxing etc.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Base Salary Range: $96000 - 155000 annually
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
