Production Underwriter Job at AmTrust Financial Services in Nashua

Overview

The Production Underwriter administers the underwriting and servicing of new Workers Compensation accounts for agents and producers assigned within the territory in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Write and retain a profitable book of Workers Compensation business through solid risk analysis, pricing, and servicing. Maintain compliance with state filings and adhere to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operate within written authority grant and make referrals to Home Office Underwriting as required.
• Collaborate closely with the territory team. Keep peers and Territory Management informed of all issues and activity.
• In collaboration with Territory Management, develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with the team in meeting territory goals.
• Train territory producers/agents and clients on underwriting appetite and protocols in conjunction with corporate training guidelines.
• Coach and collaborate with the team to develop, manage, and maintain outside client relationships, which will include traveling in the territory to meet with agents/producers and associations/organizations. Actively plan and participate in industry events as required.
• Provide professional, timely, and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross-departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producers.
• Provide the pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
• Collaborate with the territory team on reports and update databases as required.
• Assist in gathering and communicating competitor intelligence.
• Keep current with market trends and demands.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory and to the Home Office as required.
• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge of Workers Compensation insurance coverage and risk selection, methods, and pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.

Preferred:

• 5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Experience in underwriting commercial liability, property, auto, and umbrella.
• Insurance designations preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate, and how we see our future.