Underwriter II

AmTrust Financial Services•Cleveland, OH

10d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The underwriter II administers the underwriting and servicing of new business workers compensation accounts for agents and producers assigned within the division, in compliance with company underwriting, authority and pricing standards. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization tains a strong understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values and ensures alignment to organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2+ years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of the workers compensation line of business.
Experience in commercial casualty, property, automobile, BOP, Commercial Package and umbrella insurance coverage and risk selection desired but not required.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision
Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise

Nice To Haves

CPCU, AIS or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Write and retain a profitable book of workers compensation business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing.
Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Operate within written authority grant and makes referrals to Underwriting Manager as required
Collaborate closely with division team.
Keep peers and Sales and Underwriting Management informed of all issues and activity and competitive information.
Collaborate with Sales and Underwriting Management to develop agency relationships and share accountability with team in meeting division goals.
Educate agents on underwriting appetite to attract profitable business.
Travel to meet with agents to further develop business relationships as needed.
Actively plan and participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventions.
Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producers.
Provide pertinent information and guidance to operations staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
Assist in gathering and sharing competitive information as well as keep current with market trends and demands.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigne