Garage Binding Production Underwrier

Lead Account Executive - Transportation Underwriter

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Account Executive to join a team as a Senior-level Transportation/Garage this role you will be responsible for underwriting managing and growing a profitable portfolio of transportation business. You will work closely with brokers to identify new business opportunities retain high-quality accounts and deliver exceptional underwriting results.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for industry certifications.

• Underwrite and manage a large transportation insurance portfolio balancing growth profitability and retention objectives.
• Evaluate and price new and renewal transportation risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines and carrier appetite.
• Analyze submissions loss experience financials operational exposures and risk characteristics to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve profitability and premium growth.
• Negotiate terms conditions pricing and coverage structures on new and renewal accounts.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail broker partners.
• Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for brokers and key clients.
• Collaborate with brokers to identify new business opportunities and implement growth strategies.
• Respond to underwriting inquiries and resolve escalated account issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in broker meetings marketing initiatives and industry events to strengthen market presence.

• Identify evaluate and pursue profitable new business opportunities within the transportation marketplace.
• Collaborate with leadership on production goals and business development initiatives.
• Support strategic growth efforts through proactive agency management and pipeline development.
• Review and assess new business submissions for profitability risk quality and fit within program appetite.

• Serve as a senior underwriting resource for team members.
• Mentor and support junior underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with underwriting operations claims and leadership teams to deliver consistent client and broker experiences.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and underwriting effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines carrier requirements regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate account documentation and underwriting records.
• Monitor production renewal retention and portfolio trends to support business planning efforts.
• Utilize underwriting technology platforms and data analytics to support portfolio management decisions.

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management Business Finance Insurance or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-7 years of transportation underwriting experience.
• Proven ability to manage a book of business and achieve profitability objectives.
• Strong broker relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience evaluating complex transportation risk exposures.
• Strong negotiation analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

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