Senior Broker and Underwriter

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Trucking Insurance Underwriter/Broker to join our Transportation team. This role is responsible for evaluating, quoting, and managing new and renewal business within the commercial auto and trucking sector. The ideal candidate is capable of managing a high-volume workload while maintaining strong relationships with retail agency partners and carriers, making informed, data-driven underwriting decisions that align with strategic growth and profitability goals.

Position Responsibilities

Underwriting & Risk Analysis

• Evaluate new and renewal commercial trucking accounts—up to 40 per week—with premiums ranging from $50,000 to $100,000+
• Analyze risk using loss runs, MVRs, CAB reports, SAFER scores, FMCSA data, and other relevant underwriting materials
• Make eligibility and pricing recommendations in alignment with underwriting guidelines and carrier appetites

Proposal Preparation & Market Submission

• Prepare comprehensive market submissions, quote proposals, and coverage comparisons
• Review policies, binders, and endorsements for completeness and accuracy before client delivery

Carrier & Client Relations

• Communicate effectively with retail agents and internal stakeholders to gather complete and accurate risk data
• Negotiate with carriers to secure competitive terms, leveraging existing market relationships

Account Monitoring & Policy Servicing

• Track performance of bound accounts to identify profitability issues or loss trends
• Address billing, endorsement, cancellation, and invoicing issues in partnership with Premium Accounting

Claims & Compliance Support

• Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of claims to the appropriate departments
• Maintain well-organized and compliant electronic documentation of all submissions and carrier communications

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Partner with actuarial, accounting, and risk management teams to support pricing strategy, auditing, and planning

Industry Awareness & Administrative Support

• Stay up to date on industry trends, DOT/FMCSA regulations, and carrier appetite shifts
• Perform administrative tasks such as document scanning, filing, and recordkeeping as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting or brokerage (trucking, commercial auto, or casualty lines preferred)
• Experience in both wholesale and/or retail brokerage settings
• Professional designations (e.g., CIC, CPCU, AU) strongly preferred
• Active Property & Casualty license required; Surplus Lines license is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of agency management systems (e.g., AMS360, IMS) a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment

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