Underwriter II

Overview:

The underwriter administers the underwriting and services of new and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned with the Specialty Vertical in compliance with company underwriting, authority and pricing standards.  Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

This position is a remote opportunity for those 50 miles or more from an AmTrust office. Those located within a 50 mile radius are expected to abide by our hybrid schedule of 3 days on-site and 2 days work from home.

1. Write and retain a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing, and servicing. Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines.  Operate within written authority grant and makes referrals to Vertical Management as required.
2. Collaborate closely with territory team. Keep peers and Vertical Management informed of all issues and activity and competitive information.
3. Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager and Business Generation Consultants to develop agency relationships and share accountability with team in meeting vertical goals.
4. Educate agents on underwriting appetite to attract profitable business within the assigned vertical.
5. Travel in the territory to meet with agents to further develop business relationships as needed.
6. Actively plan and participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventions.
7. Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and vertical producers.
8. Provide pertinent information and guidance to operations staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
9. Keeps current with market trends and demands.
10. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of workers compensation experience
• Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of workers compensation coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred: 

• Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise.
• CPCU, AIS or CIC designation preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.