Territory Underwriter

Job Description:

Position Summary

Underwrite and produce profitable business within an assigned territory in accordance with Company objectives and policies. The lines of business the position will underwriter includes the following:

• Commercial Property

• General Liability

• Automobile

• Umbrella

• Inland Marine

• Cyber

• EPLI and Crime

• Commercial Business Owners Policy (BOP).

Key Responsibilities

• Examines documents such as application forms, inspection reports, supplemental applications, financial reports, motor vehicle reports, and past loss experience to determine business operations, degree of risk and risk acceptability.

• Determine supporting coverage terms, limits and pricing based on analysis of business operations and risk characteristics.

• Work within specific authority level to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines.

• Determine and place reinsurance when required for high exposures.

• Proactive ownership of territory to ensure long term profitability. Including agency profitability, portfolio management and providing insight for strategy changes.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies. Travel is required to meet with agents. Maintain strong relationships and to become familiar with the underwriting territory.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant underwriting experience required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Established territory agency relationships preferred

• Strong written/ verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and presentation abilities with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels

• Excellent relationship building skills

• Ability to independently manage priorities

• Exceptional attention to details

• Customer service oriented

• Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Insurance related course work

Hallmark Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.