Senior – Production Underwriter

ABOUT

As part of Specialty Program Groups’ Delegated Underwriting Authority unit, Catapult Insurance Solutions offers creative program insurance solutions & wholesale brokerage for niche industries & hard-to-place risks.

SUMMARY

The ideal Production Underwriter candidate will be responsible for increasing sales by way of prospecting new retail agent clients, growing existing retail agencies and securing new business accounts by providing excellent customer service, product knowledge along with creative and timely problem-solving. This position will have a strong focus on the construction segment including builder’s risk, property and general liability/XS lines of business. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be required.

• Locate new sales opportunities by visiting existing and new customers and presenting our products and services.
• Maintain and increase current profitable books of business.
• Establish and foster client relationships and anticipate and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Respond expeditiously to customer needs and follow through on all aspects of requests, both written and verbal.
• Embrace change and participate in activities needed to support the growth of the company.
• Develop, analyze, select, and profitably price risks of varying complexity with an emphasis on new business production.
• Provide thorough and clear underwriting proposals and in a timely manner.
• Achieve agreed upon production and loss ratio goals within assigned book of business.

GENERAL

• This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the job.
• Essential functions are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support essential functions.
• This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to unilateral change and revision by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS  This position will require very minimal travel.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION/BACKGROUND  Minimum 5 years commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on the construction segment a plus. Must be able to work independently and build strong client and company relationships. Bachelor’s degree is desired.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS  Must be deemed to effectively speak, read, write, and effectively comprehend English. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Must possess basic math skills. Ability to perform these basic operations using units of American money and weight measurement, and volume.

Ability to calculate premiums based on exposures and rates. Ability to apply payments and/or refunds to specific invoices and item numbers.

INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS  Licensing and designations preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK LOCATION: This position requires eligible candidates to reside in either Ohio or Texas.

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Department Account Management & ServiceRequired Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: NegligibleRequired Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)

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