Garage Underwriter
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Job Location:
Garland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Garage Underwriter Texas (In-Office)
Job Summary
Seeking a skilled and experienced Garage Underwriter to join a Commercial Lines team. This role involves evaluating pricing structuring and placing garage-related risks while collaborating with carrier underwriters to negotiate competitive and compliant coverage solutions. As a Garage Underwriter you will manage an existing portfolio of garage business while driving new production ensuring revenue growth profitability and market development within this niche segment. This position offers significant autonomy direct visibility to leadership and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the organizations success.
Compensation Package
- Annual Salary: $53000 $63000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
- Incentives: Performance-based incentives tied to production and portfolio growth
- Benefits: Eligible for company-sponsored benefits in accordance with company policy
Responsibilities
Production & Underwriting
- Evaluate quote and bind garage risks including repair shops dealerships towing operations body shops and automotive service centers.
- Analyze exposures financial indicators operational controls and loss history to determine eligibility pricing and coverage structure.
- Develop comprehensive coverage programs including Garage Liability Garagekeepers Property Inland Marine and Umbrella policies.
- Serve as the primary production driver for the garage segment maintaining a consistent monthly new business cadence.
- Balance competitiveness with underwriting discipline to ensure long-term portfolio profitability.
- Build and actively manage a specialized niche book of business within the Texas garage marketplace.
Carrier & Market Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with carrier underwriters.
- Negotiate pricing coverage enhancements deductibles and policy terms to optimize placement outcomes.
- Identify optimal carrier markets and expand underwriting capacity.
- Stay informed on carrier appetite changes underwriting guidelines and emerging market opportunities.
Portfolio Management & Revenue Growth
- Manage renewal strategies to improve retention pricing adequacy and coverage alignment.
- Monitor book performance including premium growth trends retention metrics and loss performance.
- Identify cross-sell opportunities to enhance account protection and revenue stability.
- Support the long-term profitability of the garage portfolio.
Operational Execution & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within agency management systems.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Coordinate with service team members to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing account servicing.
- Support reporting initiatives related to production retention and portfolio performance.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
- Active Texas Property & Casualty license or ability to obtain promptly.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in commercial lines insurance with a focus on garage transportation or automotive service risks.
- Experience working directly with carrier underwriters and navigating underwriting guidelines.
- Strong analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
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Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
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