Underwriter
Company: James River Management Company
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Come grow with James River Insurance!James River Insurance is an
excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings,
Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states
and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands
of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and
creative solutions for particular insurance needs.At James River
Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding
work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding
Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer
Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent
national recognition as a 2021 Top Workplaces USA award. James
River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding
company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and
reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty
property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and
Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty
Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with
small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of
the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-"
(Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Job SummaryJames River Insurance is hiring in its General Casualty
Division and will consider hiring at the Associate Underwriter,
Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist and
Executive Underwriter levels. The successful candidate will be
responsible for selecting, reviewing, modeling, analyzing and
underwriting complex submissions within the context of applying the
division's underwriting guidelines and standards; determining the
proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating
the account to develop the appropriate premium; and developing and
maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesContinuously exhibit and uphold Core
Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork,
Innovation and Customer ServiceAnalyze new business opportunities
and develop renewal strategiesAttain quote, premium and division
goals as assignedDevelop and maintain strong relationships with
brokersUse critical thinking and problem-solving skills to
negotiate with brokers on placementsAssist the Underwriting
Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring, and on-boarding
of new employees.Travel to meet with brokers within assigned
territory at least three times per yearOther duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to effectively and properly
select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote
and bind accountsAbility to effectively assess riskExcellent verbal
and written communication skillsAbility to work independently or in
a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of
instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted
underwriting practicesSolid knowledge of underwriting philosophy
and techniquesProven problem solving and decision making
skillsStrong negotiation skillsAbility to multi-taskHigh level of
initiative and motivationStrong work ethic with a drive to
succeedSolid customer service and relationship building
skillsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
researchingExperience and Education
Associate UnderwriterBachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of
relevant work experienceIndustry associated classes or courses
preferred
UnderwriterBachelors Degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of
2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and
Surplus linesPreferably pursuing courses toward professional
designations or continuing education.Senior Underwriter
Senior UnderwriterBachelors Degree or equivalent work
experienceMinimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in
Excess and Surplus linesProfessional designation is
preferredUnderwriting Specialist
Underwriting Specialist15+ years industry experience, 10+ years in
Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product
knowledgeBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experienceSpecific
experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related
productsProfessional designation is preferredExecutive
Underwriter
Executive Underwriter20+ years industry experience, 15+ years in
Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product
knowledgeBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experienceSpecific
experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related
productsProfessional designation is preferred
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