Inland Marine Underwriting Specialist
- $145,000 to $170,000 Yearly
- Full-Time
ABOUT IFG COMPANIES
Founded in 1985, IFG Companies is one of America’s largest privately-held specialty property and casualty insurance groups. Rated "A" by A. M. Best Company, IFG Companies focuses on profitable growth through superior underwriting of a range of products for its producer partners and insureds.
SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range is $145,000 to $160,000 and subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inland Marine Underwriting Specialist will have a sound foundation in underwriting principles to go and maintain a profitable diversified portfolio of Inland Marine business per company underwriting strategies, guidelines, and standards. The position will review and analyze new business submissions and mid-term endorsement requests to determine acceptability for quoting/binding within granted Letter of Authority and established unit guidelines. It will also be responsible for renewal business/retention, underwriting to a profit.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies sound underwriting principles, policies, procedures, and controls.
- Selects, prices, classifies and determines coverage terms of individual general liability risks following established company guidelines and philosophies.
- Meets production and marketing goals while maintaining underwriting integrity and overall profitability of the product line.
- Develops production sources and relationships. Maintains excellent communication with brokers and makes broker visits as required.
- Works collaboratively with other team members and mentors less experienced underwriters and support staff.
- Monitors key performance metrics in order to achieve individual and unit goals.
- Keeps current on issues affecting the Inland Marine line of business as well as the competitors and the overall marketplace.
- Attends industry conferences as required.
- New business production, 80% of responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of
- Builder’s risk/renovation/installation floaters
- Contractor’s equipment, including heavy equipment
- Riggers liability
- Motor truck cargo
- Commercial output policies
- Scheduled floaters
- Warehouse legal liability
- Demonstrates ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.
- Technical expertise should include financial analysis, loss rating, assessment of individual risk/exposure analysis and rate for risk.
- Able to assist with training for new underwriters.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills (Excel|Word|SharePoint) with demonstrated high accuracy output
- Outstanding problem solving, reasoning, and decision- making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven team player and energetic personality Proven team player, who is creative and takes initiative.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
- Minimum of five years of experience in inland marine underwriting
- Established relationships with wholesale and retail brokers, preferred
- Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM) or other insurance related designations, a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands are considered to be that of an office environment, climate controlled, with minimal physical exertion. This position requires prolonged sitting, ability to utilize a computer and interactions with others in meetings or via phone. Occasional travel will be required.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care, education assistance and paid time off, including paid parental leave and a birthday holiday.
IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
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IFG Companies
Scottsdale, AZIndustry
Finance and Insurance
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