CL Field Underwriter (Northern Ohio territory)
Requisition Number : CLFIE004557
Posted : February 28, 2025
Type : Full-Time
Location : Remote
Locations
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* Cleveland, OH, Associates Home, Cleveland, OH 44111, USA
* Canton, OH, Associates Home, Canton, OH 44702, USA
* Columbus, OH, Associates Home, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
It’s ok if you don’t meet every requirement. At Grange, we prioritize creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience only partially matches qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Summary : This position is responsible for achieving growth and profit objectives through appropriate risk selection, book management, business development, and agency management.
What You’ll Be Doing :
Underwriting : Select and price risks for profit and growth.
* Select new risks based on department guidelines within delegated authority, utilizing appropriate forms, pricing, and reinsurance where needed.
* Demonstrate understanding of risk exposure, classifications, and pricing for exposure.
* Refer viable risks outside authority once pre-underwritten.
* Possess knowledge of forms, coverage, rating plans, manuals, and company position papers.
* Participate actively in the quality review process alongside Underwriting leadership.
* Implement pricing modeling in conjunction with Actuarial and monitor performance to model.
* Maintain department service standards and respond to producer needs.
* Seek out new ways to improve the underwriting process.
Agency Management : Execute agency management routines to build the business and gain relevance.
* Develop and manage the New Business pipeline.
* Manage production, profitability, and relationships with all agencies in the assigned territory.
* Develop and execute annual success and territory plans.
* Monitor agency results and follow up on growth and profitability.
* Identify and evaluate new agency prospects.
* Conduct underwriting, sales, product, and process training for agencies and their staff.
* Record all agency management actions in CRM.
* Must be located in the current market or surrounding area.
Territory Leadership :
* Develop and implement a territory plan to attract desired business.
* Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters.
* Monitor market conditions and recommend products and services accordingly.
What You’ll Bring To The Company :
Bachelor’s degree or CPCU designation or comparable education and experience, plus three or more years of commercial multiple lines underwriting experience preferred. Must possess excellent communication, decision-making, sales, and negotiation skills, with the ability to complete multiple tasks within set deadlines.
About Us :
Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, was founded in 1935 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. Grange offers auto, home, and business insurance through its network of independent agents.
Who We Are :
We are committed to an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our core values include: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.
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