Underwriter Umbrella Commercial Lines

With a history dating back to 1925, Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. Operating through a national network of offices, Alliant provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to more than 26,000 clients nationwide. Alliant Insurance Services ranks among the 15 largest insurance brokerage firms in the United States. SUMMARY Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business. Ensures content of submissions is complete; obtains additional information from Retail Producers and Account Managers as needed. Markets to carrier to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, define coverage’s, and determine commissions ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Underwrites a book of business both new and renewal in accordance with underwriting guidelines; •Analyzes policies and endorsements to identify errors, omissions or discrepancies to ensure agreement with application, quote, proposal, and/or binder; •Orders necessary reports or documents that are critical to the underwriting process such as credit, location, motor vehicle, and/or inspection reports, as well as building cost estimates; •Analyzes inspection reports to accept or reject new business; •Issues policies and endorsements; binds coverage and coordinates binders/evidences; •Prepares Renewal Specifications as required by management; •Maintains and manages coverage bordereaux; •Coordinates the preparation of policy delivery with all related documents; •Services Account Manager calls, answers questions regarding client coverage, limits and deductibles; •Maintains files for submissions and written or lost business; •Maintains client suspense and conducts follow-ups as appropriate; •Serves as a technical expert, assisting Account Managers to resolve complex issues; •Assists in training of Assistant Underwriters and administrative staff; •Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); •Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 6 - 8 years related work experience; knowledge of insurance industry preferred Requires a valid insurance license; must continue to meet requirements for license renewal Requires a valid driver’s license SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills Good problem solving and time management skills Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer. For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the “SUBMIT RESUME” button. Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.