Senior Underwriter
$75,000–$115,000 year
On-siteUs, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Review and assess new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations across commercial lines of business, applying appropriate classifications, coverage forms, and limits based on exposure analysis. Ensure policy terms, conditions, and pricing comply with filed rates, state regulations, and company standards while negotiating terms within authority to balance profitability and competitive positioning. Document underwriting decisions clearly in systems, manage assigned book of business to support growth and retention goals, and mentor new underwriters on advanced or complex risks. Serve as the underwriting representative for the assigned territory, providing guidance on unusual accounts and coaching agents on underwriting procedures and new products. Full-time on-site presence required in Albany or Chicago with a base salary range of $75,000 to $115,000.
Required Qualifications
- Six to eight years of underwriting experience
- Equivalent P&C industry and/or Farming or Commercial industry knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain underwriting decisions clearly
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information
- Physical presence in the company office on a full-time basis
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced underwriters
- Strong knowledge of commercial coverages, policy forms, endorsements, and rating methodology
- Familiarity with ISO forms, classifications, and state-specific rules and regulations
- Ability to identify coverage gaps, emerging risks, and portfolio trends
- Industry designations, such as AINS, AU, or CPCU
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