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Senior Production Underwriter-Property & Inland Marine Division

Senior Production Underwriter-Property & Inland Marine Division

CompanyAmerican Financial Group
LocationSyracuse, NY, USA, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA
Salary$97000 – $120000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field
  • Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS), Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation
  • Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools is beneficial
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making ability
  • Position requires occasional travel

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite
  • Analyzes risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms
  • Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details
  • Orders and evaluates additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions
  • Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
  • Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification
  • Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers
  • Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions
  • Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business
  • Interprets, explains, and promotes products and services to drive market growth
  • Leverages advanced marketing techniques to interpret, explain, and promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents
  • Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies
  • Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS), Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation
  • Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools is beneficial