Underwriter Lead Earthquake DIC Insurance

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 providing business development and growth by building relationships with wholesale customers and applying decision-making to underwrite business that contributes to building an individual DIC portfolio. Directly responsible for new business production, renewal retention and the overall profitability of assigned book of business. Jointly responsible for SIU portfolio results – production, renewal retention, risk selection and broker relationships in conjunction with other SIU colleagues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Reviews, evaluates and rates business by applying underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy and state regulations within established authority; • Underwrites insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the assigned personal authority to meet business objectives including negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business; • Manages production, use of capacity and expenses to goal; • Documents policies, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines, and ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives; • Assists with the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives; • Performs proper and prompt data entry in underwriting system, as required, in relation to underwriting and aggregate exposures; • Complies with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met; • Establishes and maintains relationships with wholesale customers to understand their needs and sell products that respond to their needs; • Fosters strong partnerships with wholesale customers by informing on new products and programs, communicating opportunities for continuous improvement and clarifying and explaining underwriting decisions to ensure understanding of SIU goals and objectives; • Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun; • Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); • Infrequent travel (approx. 10% a year); • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 5 years related work experience Currently active in the E&S Property segment of the Insurance Industry Strong wholesale broker relationships Valid insurance license required SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Excellent negotiation and presentation skills Strong math skills and strong attention to detail Self-motivated and ability to multi-task while managing priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office products Proficient in use of CAT modelling resources to analyze individual accounts and portfolio level exposures Demonstrated ability to handle a large book of business and the high volumes of business flow that are typical for a market leading company such as SIU. 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.