ICW Group is a long-established insurance company committed to transforming the insurance carrier space. They are seeking a Business Development Underwriter to establish relationships with agencies, evaluate risks, and maintain a profitable book of business.
Responsibilities
- Drives and manages a profitable and growing book of business
- Sells, services, and maintains a producer force that can sell and control a profitable and growing book of business
- Monitors production and quality of assigned producers
- Drives profitable sale of the Company's products including increasing sales of existing products and introducing new products as they are developed
- Develops the assigned producer group to improve the quality and quantity of the business we obtain from assigned producers
- Keeps alert to industry changes, including WCIRB/NCCI rulings, forms, and coverage changes
- Prospects and develops new business
- Prospects and prequalifies new producers to determine working relationship
- Appoints new quality producers; sets and monitors production expectations with each Agency
- Attains a thorough knowledge of the geographic territory assigned with regard to production sources, competitor activity, and economic and demographic idiosyncrasies
- Produces marketing research to help identify opportunities for management, product enhancements, new distribution channels, and new geographic markets with growth potential
- Utilizes underwriting authority to effectively price Company’s products
- Accepts or rejects simple to slightly complex risks, evaluating all risk characteristics (operations, financials, management, employees, prior experience, etc.) as compared to the average in its class and price for profit within Company Underwriting guidelines
- Delivers superior customer service through collaborative relationships
- Provides productions support through producer visitations and by participating in underwriting and production presentations
- Provides personal assistance to agents and insureds through regular visits to outside locations such as producer’s offices
- Maintains communication with customers through the use of Company technology
- Communicates decisions and resolve agent/customer concerns promptly
- Presents Agency Management solutions to agency principals and ICW management team
- Serves as the primary Company contact and representative with existing and prospective producers
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major or emphasis in Business, Accounting, Statistics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 1 year of related experience and/or training required
- Current driver's license required
- Demonstrated ability to service the Company's clients and maintain relationships with production sources
- Ability to apply fundamental Underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures in area of specialization
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as submissions, loss control reports, and standard policy form/endorsements
Benefits
- Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401K retirement plans and company match
- Bonus potential for all positions
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- We’ll support you 100%
Company Overview
- ICW Group Insurance Companies is a top-tier, national, multi-line Property & Casualty insurance company, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard our customers’ world. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.icwgroup.com.