Senior Underwriter (1272) job in Jacksonville

The Underwriter - Senior, working under the general supervision of management and acting within authority granted, will appropriately apply underwriting principals and demonstrate sound judgment in the production, selection, pricing, control and servicing of assigned business. Assist management in training of other underwriting staff and must have the ability to travel as needed. Contacts are policyholders, employees, company managers, agents, claims and legal professionals, and members of the general public.

Skills & Responsibilities:

Analyzes new business submissions, renewal applications, and policy change requests as assigned, and recommends appropriate underwriting action based on factors including but not limited to risk exposure, loss history and practice profile. With management guidance, gains exposure to and begins to develop underwriting expertise with more complex standard, national, middle market and/or custom accounts.Determines pricing for assigned new and renewal business, endorsements and other related transactions. Ensures pricing is in compliance with state filings and underwriting guidelines and reflects risk exposure, loss history, practice profile and any other factors that may impact risk assessment.Responds to, and effectively handles questions or complaints from agents, policyholders, or others in maintaining and servicing assigned business. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, peers, key agents, and other business contacts, including company personnel or management in key departments, such as Actuarial, Claims, Regulatory Compliance, and Patient Safety.Maintains account analysis and all related underwriting documentation in paper and/or on-line policy file folders and ensures the contents of those paper and/or on-line policy file folders meet department standards.Compiles and interprets data for evaluation of assigned book of business. As requested by management, participates in state rate and competitive analysis functions, including state pricing meetings; makes recommendations to management based on knowledge of assigned business venue.Participates in seminars, agency and/or client visits, business development, marketing, claims, or patient safety functions and other similar events, and attends conventions on behalf of the Underwriting Department, as required or requested.Ability to travel and adapt to a flexible work schedule.Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associate’s degree (2 years college) or equivalent combination of education and experience.INS, RPLU or CPCU designation, or progress in obtaining such designation, is preferred.Five (5) or more years of related work experience in medical professional or casualty insurance; financial services or mathematical analysis experience may be considered.Three (3) or more years of experience using Microsoft products, including Word and Excel.