Commercial Lines Underwriter Texas (REMOTE)

Commercial Lines Underwriter - Texas

Seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Lines Underwriter to join a this role you will evaluate and determine the acceptability of new applications renewals and endorsements for commercial lines of insurance. You will play a critical role in assessing risks ensuring compliance with company underwriting standards and fostering strong relationships with agents.

• Salary: $90000 - $95000 annually
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package 401(k) paid time off professional development opportunities etc.

• Evaluate new applications renewals and endorsement requests for commercial lines of insurance including commercial fire general liability workers compensation fleet auto and business owners policies.
• Assess risks and determine insurability based on property/operations characteristics physical and moral hazards and other relevant factors.
• Recommend risk improvements and select appropriate policies while determining pricing using individual risk and experience premium modification factors.
• Secure facultative reinsurance for applicable risks in alignment with company guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of commercial insurance underwriting practices state/local statutes and laws.
• Provide education and training to agents by presenting technical and corporate information on commercial insurance issues.
• Collaborate with marketing and claims personnel to review agency performance and foster improved agency relationships.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including state regulators reinsurers agents and co-workers.

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial lines products and coverages.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Bachelors degree is strongly preferred.
• Supplemental insurance education/designations are a plus.
• Experience with independent agency distribution and knowledge of agency relationships in the servicing area.
• Familiarity with target industries such as contracting auto service/repair restaurants and small businesses/BOP is advantageous.

#LI-BR1