Specialty Underwriter Staffing Program
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Job Location:
High Point, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers compensation industry Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best. Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results.
All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers. Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior) Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A (Strong) by S&P.
For further information about Key Risk please visit
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Underwriter to join our Specialty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the divisions profit plan through proper risk selection agency/broker management and communication of Key Risks value proposition.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Underwrite temporary staffing accounts within established underwriting authority
- Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $
- Develop and maintain relationships with assigned brokers and agents
- Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio rate change renewal retention and enforce premium goals
- Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles techniques or appetite
- Comply with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
- Establishes a knowledge base of broker needs staff and contracted insurers
- Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities to obtain and retain profitable business
Contributes to agency evaluations goal setting and development plans
Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree
- CPCU CIC or AU designation preferred
- Min of 3 years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards hazard controls and employer financials
- Temporary staffing experience preferred
- Min of 3 years of marketing experience working with independent agents and/or wholesale brokers
- Self-motivated and results oriented
- Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
- Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
- Superior customer service skills
- Excellent vendor management skills
- Ability to remain positive and calm in times of stress
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed
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: $80000 $120000
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
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
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
