Senior Property Commercial Underwriter - Monterey CA- Remote Hybrid!
Job Description
Thinking About Making a Move?
We’re open to candidates who aren’t currently local but are interested in relocating to the area! Relocation assistance is available for the candidate who receives and accepts an offer.
- HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (flexibility offered)
- DURATION: Direct Hire
- WORKPLACE: Hybrid schedule offered (remote work on Thursdays and Fridays)
- PAY: $75,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience.
- To qualify for $110k, plus, the qualified candidate must have a minimum of 10 years’ recent experience working as a Senior Commercial Property Underwriter and extensive experience working with Habitational risks.
- BENEFITS: This client offers a full comprehensive benefits!
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- This position operates as a senior technical underwriter responsible for the evaluation of small to middle market risks within a defined business territory.
- This position reviews individual submissions for Commercial lines to evaluate risk attributes, pricing and business fit within company guidelines and policies.
- This position is responsible for building strong agency relationships to develop new business opportunities; retain a strong renewal book of business and manage the overall book to profitability metrics.
- The Underwriter is assigned to work with the top tier and middle tier of carrier agents and is responsible for production, relationship management and service.
- This position represents a senior technical level of underwriting authority and is capable of the evaluation of more complex and sophisticated commercial risks within the region.
- The Underwriter is expected to make regular production calls and develop new business production.
- Must adhere to underwriting guidelines for service and authority.
- May be directed to perform other underwriting duties including quality control, mentoring, territory analysis, and agency training.
Requirements:
- Underwriting principles, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Rating plans (ISO or similar) and commercial lines coverages.
- Knowledge of social, economic and competitive aspects of territory assigned.
- National and local business conditions and trends.
- Underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure.
- College degree (or equivalent experience) and preferably ten plus years of experience writing small to medium sized small business and middle market risks as a commercial line’s underwriter.
- Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sharlene Theakston
Director of Recruiting
Sharlene has been with SDI Staffing since 1998. She is most passionate about recruiting, helping candidates find a successful career in insurance, and assisting clients with finding the top talent they are seeking. Currently, Sharlene works as the Director of Recruiting / Sr. Account Manager. She evaluates applicants on their skills, education, work history, personality and salary requirements. She also works with clients to assist them in their search for applicants that have the experience and skills they are seeking for their office. Sharlene is also a mentor and assists the team with training and answering any questions about staffing or office procedures. She is an active member of Professional Women in Insurance, California Staffing Professionals and the American Staffing Association. She is trained in CA Employment and Sexual Harassment Law (FMLA, Meal & Rest Periods, Exempt & Non-Exempt Employees, etc.).
Sharlene was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her husband, their two Labs, family and friends.