Position: Renewal Underwriter
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid (2 days in office)
Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment and Proactive Measures:
Gather, analyze, and evaluate risk exposure using appropriate risk documentation.
Recommend proactive actions to enhance risk profitability.
Underwriting Expertise:
Apply knowledge of coverage forms, rating plans, and guidelines to price individual risks accurately.
Ensure proper classification and adherence to company underwriting standards.
Customer Interaction:
Handle incoming calls from agents regarding coverage inquiries and policy adjustments.
Conduct outbound calls to close out inquiries or transactions.
Collaboration and Profitability:
Work within authority levels to quote, accept, decline, modify, and renew risks.
Collaborate with agents, regional underwriters, and other departments for a profitable book of business.
Effective Communication:
Provide guidance to agents and communicate underwriting decisions clearly.
Relationship Building and Teamwork:
Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Support team goals and decisions.
Business Growth and Analysis:
Cross-sell additional coverage to increase renewal premiums.
Analyze profit and growth by territory and agency.
Professional Development:
Conduct agency visits as needed.
Mentor lower-level staff and specialize in commercial lines.
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred
- 2-5 years of underwriting experience
- Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and colleagues.
- Ability to adapt to change
- Valid state-issued driver's license
