Hub International - Frisco, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Underwriter for Worker's Compensation at Specialty Program Group is a pivotal role focused on developing, managing, and growing a profitable book of workers' compensation insurance policies. This position is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to work closely with independent agents and specialty producers. The primary responsibilities include generating new sales, renewing existing policies, and creating new territories, products, and distribution relationships. The Senior Underwriter will solicit new agents, review and analyze insurance applications, and determine the best fit for both simple and complex workers' compensation cases. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong mathematical aptitude, analytical skills, and sales tenacity are essential for success in this role. The Senior Underwriter will also be responsible for developing and managing a book of renewal business and agency relationships, consistently achieving aggressive growth, quality, and profitability goals. Monitoring producer activity through submission reports and claims reports is crucial, as is reviewing accounts for proper classification and adherence to underwriting guidelines. The role involves preparing and maintaining legal underwriting files, managing risk control survey orders, and analyzing accounts to determine exposure and pricing. The candidate will need to listen comprehensively to distributors and policyholders, interpret their questions, and respond effectively. Additionally, the Senior Underwriter will conduct internal self-audits, provide ongoing management of the business for underwriting quality and service, and gather information to report on competitors. Training and mentoring Underwriting Assistants is also a key responsibility, along with participating in special committees and projects as necessary. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining strong carrier relations, ensuring that the company’s products and services are effectively communicated to producers and co-workers.