Action Staffing-Group - Alpharetta, GA
posted 4 months ago
Our client, a certified managing general agency serving independent agents throughout the southeast for over sixty years, is seeking Professional Lines Underwriters to join their team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This role is pivotal in prospecting and appointing additional agents to distribute Professional products, as well as working with existing carrier appointments to facilitate the overall growth of the Professional business. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating and training existing agency appointments on Professional products and capabilities, ensuring they are well-equipped to represent the agency's offerings effectively. In this position, you will quote all new and renewal Professional related business while monitoring industry trends and results, responding as necessary to maintain competitiveness. You will lead the development of product enhancements based on these trends and the performance of the book, ensuring long-term sustainability. A critical aspect of the role involves reviewing underwriting results to determine improvement plans and identifying new business opportunities to increase profitability. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with the IT and operations management team to develop process efficiencies and appropriate systems. As the team grows, you will also be responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, overseeing new employee onboarding, and providing career development planning and opportunities to ensure the achievement of department service standards. Analyzing key metrics of Underwriters will be essential to identify areas for improvement and development opportunities. Additionally, you will analyze underwriting data to determine approval for risk selection, acceptance, coverage, and pricing. The role requires up to 25% travel to agencies for the development and maintenance of profitable business relationships, as well as preparing for carrier audits and responding to findings as required.