Underwriter

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Appalachian Underwriters - Oak Ridge, TN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Oak Ridge, TN
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Are you ready to have an exciting career with a growing company? Cornerstone Underwriting Partners is looking for an Underwriter in our Oak Ridge, TN office. This role will work directly with multiple carrier partners to shop, approve the risk, and underwrite new and renewal policies. You will partner with our brokers and carriers to find the best product to meet the end customer's needs. Cornerstone is a U.S. based managing General Underwriter and Program administrator. We underwrite and manage a diversified mix of specialty products through a select group of wholesalers, MGAs, and specialty insurance brokers. In this position, you will maintain knowledge of the company's strategic direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth. You will review insurance policy submissions and determine the ability to underwrite, underwrite and price new and renewal business, and present quotes to the agent. Developing strong customer service skills is essential, including consistency, quick response, and knowledge of products. You will use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals, approve risk based on company and carrier specifications, and shop policies between carriers to find the best coverage. This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain knowledge of the company's strategic direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth.
  • Review insurance policy submissions and determine ability to underwrite, underwrite and price new and renewal business, and present quotes to the agent.
  • Develop strong customer service skills (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products).
  • Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
  • Approve risk based on company and carrier specifications.
  • Shop policies between carriers to find the best coverage.

Requirements

  • Prior experience with Commercial Underwriting.
  • Prior experience with a carrier or MGA highly preferred.
  • Highly organized.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Generous time away
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