We are seeking a seasoned Nonprofit Human Services Underwriting Specialist to join our team at The Mutual Group. This role will involve growing and managing a book of commercial lines business, including advising underwriters and support staff on processes and procedures and consulting at the highest level of technical underwriting authority.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver profitable outcomes by analyzing and selecting business with prescriptive terms and conditions of coverage.
* Examine inspection reports, location, risk, financial and other available tools and reports to identify new or unresolved concerns.
* Communicate with Risk Control for inspections, follow-ups and service needs for insureds.
* Drive corrective action or remediation strategies on renewal accounts.
* Underwrite renewals referred by the underwriting assistant as well as renewals over 35K working to achieve required rate changes goals as outlined by management.
* Evaluate referrals in a timely manner on accounts that need additional review or approval by higher-level underwriters.
* Maintain adherence to service expectations and regulatory compliance by the timely release of renewals, non-renewals and conditional notices.
Accountabilities:
* Achieve key performance indicators of the portfolio, including developing and furthering successful relationships with distribution partners within the portfolio.
* Meet service standards for quality and timeliness.
* Limited travel to distribution partner offices.
* Cultivate a High Performing Culture by mentoring support staff throughout their career development and assist in training new hires and internal promotions.
* Review, mentor and approve referrals for lower authority level associates.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
* 5+ years underwriting all commercial lines (Commercial Property, General Liability, Professional Liability, Worker's Compensation, Crime, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, etc).
* Prefer Nonprofit Human Services and Education underwriting experience.
* Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbal.
* Ability to analyze and make decisions in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial lines underwriting and be able to build successful relationships with agents to drive increased positive business flow.