Commercial Lines Middle Market Underwriter Senior

• Evaluates new and renewal business. Makes profitable individual risk selection/judgments/recommendations within authority, based on Arbella’s underwriting philosophies and guidelines.

• Ability to review and accurately process endorsement requests

• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet underwriting guidelines and authority

• Effectively manage a book of business within the underwriting territory to provide excellent service to our agents, and meet company financial objectives

• Provides timely, courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively communicate the company appetite, products, and guidelines to our agents

• Build and develop agency relationships with visits (in-person and virtual). Leverage agency relationships to help with company growth and retention initiatives.

• Collaborate with Marketing to help manage the assigned underwriting territory

• Through ongoing education and training, maintain current skills and increase professional development of underwriting skills and additional lines of business. Staying current on market conditions and industry trends is critical.  

• Ability to work independently in identifying risk/exposure, negotiating pricing, and understanding coverage

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Insurance education/designations preferred

• Strong understanding of insurance industry practices, underwriting principles, and risk evaluation across complex accounts

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills

• Ability to work within our New Hampshire office and travel to agents

Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary wage range for this position is approximately $70,000 to $80,000 CL Underwriter and  $80,000 to $100,000 Sr. CL Underwriter based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role and other organizational needs.

Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.

Arbella employees are eligible for exceptional benefit and wellness programs including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, career development, flexible schedules and much more! Check out some of the amazing benefits and programs we offer to all employees.

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