Underwriter - Commercial Lines- Sr. Underwriter Specialist

Employer
  • Indiana Farmers Insurance

Job Description

Description: Personable, Self-Motivated, Great Time Management Skills, Experienced Underwriter


Not many companies in today’s world have a 95% retention rate of associates like Indiana Farmers Insurance. We value and retain our associates through a combination of interesting work, great co-workers, and a top-notch total rewards package. We are a financially strong mutual insurance company that values making smart decisions and implementing them sensibly. We also value having a good balance between our work and personal lives. All these factors combined mean a positive and stable workplace for our associates and excellent service for our members!

Indiana Farmers’ Values: Innovation + Collaboration + Accountability + Respect + Empowerment

We are currently looking for a Senior Underwriting Specialist for our Underwriting Team. This position requires a strong technical background and prior field or production underwriting experience. As a Senior Underwriting Specialist, you will be responsible for producing profitable new business through evaluating effective risk selection, applying sound underwriting principles and providing excellent customer service to key commercial agency partners. As a Senior Underwriting Specialist with Indiana Farmers Insurance, you will help drive informed decision making in support of our vision.

Responsibilities in this job include but are not limited to:

  • Effectively analyzing, selecting and pricing larger and more complex risks according to designated authority and company guidelines
  • Through frequent agency contact and/or visitation, developing strong business relationships with assigned agencies that will foster growth and retention of profitable business
  • Delivering excellent, responsive, customer service while acting as a company representative to our present and prospective policyholders
  • Providing information and education to agents on new products, services and any company changes
  • Actively soliciting industry information regarding additional products or pricing tools that will improve our competitive position in the market
  • Keeping abreast of changes in the industry and pursuing continuing education
. Requirements:

Important skills and abilities include:

  • Effective communication skills (both listening and speaking, verbal and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage confidential information
  • Excellent problem solver with effective decision-making skills
  • Thorough, detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Excellent time management skills, able to meet deadlines and has a strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated
  • Strong automation/technology skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office

Qualifications include:

  • College degree or related work experience, preferred
  • Seven years of previous experience in a similar environment, required
  • At least three years of previous field or production underwriting experience
  • CPCU designation and/or additional insurance-related coursework, preferred
  • Significant experience evaluating and pricing business

Why work for Indiana Farmers Insurance?

  • 95% retention of its associates over the last 5 years
  • Financially stable as shown by our A (Excellent) rating by AM Best
  • Truly customer focused
  • A strong legacy of excellent performance throughout our 143 years in business!

Our Total Rewards Package includes a competitive salary and benefits package:

  • Excellent health, dental, vision and life Insurance plans are provided free of charge to associates.
  • We promote from within our diverse workforce regularly and offer regular opportunities to learn and grow.
  • We offer an exceptional 401(k) Plan with a 2% match plus an 11% company contribution.
  • An above average Paid Time Off bank of days as well as paid holidays are standard.
  • We offer a paid Day of Service to serve others at your favorite charitable organization.
  • Matching funds of up to $100 annually are available from the company for your favorite charitable organization.
  • Associate recognition awards, fun gatherings, and opportunities to make friends are part of our culture.
  • An on-site fitness center, as well as free and convenient parking right next to our building make life easier.

For more information about Indiana Farmers, please go to https://insurance.indianafarmers.com/about-us.

Indiana Farmers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer!

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