Pekin Insurance
Field Production Underwriter - Indiana
Pekin Insurance, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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At Pekin Insurance, we strive to go Beyond the expected® in everything we do.
The Field Production Underwriter develops relationships and works closely with selected insurance agencies focused on commercial insurance. This position works with agencies that can consistently generate new annual premiums accounts over $25,000. The Field Production Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, classing, rating, and binding risks in the field. This position must follow corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines to provide profitable commercial growth for the company.
What You'll do:
Maintains and develops professional working relationship with agents, loss control, rating and sales teams, and other corporate departments as neededProduces desired commercial lines growth with profitable resultsQualifies, rates, and binds commercial risks for agenciesMakes consistent underwriting decisions that match commercial appetite and identified pricing guidelinesWorks closely with Loss Control and Commercial Lines Departments to recommend risk improvements.Monitors agency results for growth and profitabilityActs as a liaison between agents and the companyResearches and advises company of changes within the industry regarding new products, process improvements, and carrier philosophiesTravels to agencies within the state to assistin writing commercial risksPerforms other duties as assignedEducation & Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field5+ years of experience in underwriting, field underwritingPreferred:
3+ years' experience in underwriting or agency management, preferredCertifications & Licenses
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated skill in:
listening and communicating with the ability to speak in publicusing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsDemonstrated ability to:
analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlinesmaintain effective interpersonal relationshipsestablish program goals and objectives that support the strategic planwork evenings, nights, and/or weekends as necessarytake initiative and work independently or with teamsmaintain a positive image and build strong relationshipsDemonstrated knowledge of:
Microsoft Office software
At Pekin Insurance, we strive to go Beyond the expected® in everything we do.
The Field Production Underwriter develops relationships and works closely with selected insurance agencies focused on commercial insurance. This position works with agencies that can consistently generate new annual premiums accounts over $25,000. The Field Production Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, classing, rating, and binding risks in the field. This position must follow corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines to provide profitable commercial growth for the company.
What You'll do:
Maintains and develops professional working relationship with agents, loss control, rating and sales teams, and other corporate departments as neededProduces desired commercial lines growth with profitable resultsQualifies, rates, and binds commercial risks for agenciesMakes consistent underwriting decisions that match commercial appetite and identified pricing guidelinesWorks closely with Loss Control and Commercial Lines Departments to recommend risk improvements.Monitors agency results for growth and profitabilityActs as a liaison between agents and the companyResearches and advises company of changes within the industry regarding new products, process improvements, and carrier philosophiesTravels to agencies within the state to assistin writing commercial risksPerforms other duties as assignedEducation & Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field5+ years of experience in underwriting, field underwritingPreferred:
3+ years' experience in underwriting or agency management, preferredCertifications & Licenses
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated skill in:
listening and communicating with the ability to speak in publicusing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsDemonstrated ability to:
analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlinesmaintain effective interpersonal relationshipsestablish program goals and objectives that support the strategic planwork evenings, nights, and/or weekends as necessarytake initiative and work independently or with teamsmaintain a positive image and build strong relationshipsDemonstrated knowledge of:
Microsoft Office software