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Territory Underwriting Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience in underwriting
  • Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace
  • Exceptional communication and relationship building skills

Responsibilities

  • Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
  • Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts
  • Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
  • Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production

Key facts

Other skills

  • Sales Acumen
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication

About the company

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Sentry

Your business. Your employees. Your peace of mind. At Sentry, we understand what matters most to you. Because we've spent the last 120 years building trust with our customers—one conversation at a time. We got our start in 1904, when members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association formed their own insurance company. Our dedication to personalized service—and to honoring our Midwestern roots—has helped make Sentry part of one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States. Our customers work in a wide range of industries, including transportation, manufacturing, metalworking, construction, auto dealerships, and more. Many of them have been with us for decades. From 401(k) plans and general liability, to commercial property and workers’ compensation, we offer solutions that can help protect your business and your employees. We are headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and have offices located across the United States. With more than $25 billion in assets, an $8 billion* policyholder surplus, and an A+ (superior) rating from AM Best,** the industry’s leading rating authority, we can help provide you peace of mind. To learn more about us, the industries we serve, and the products we offer, visit sentry.com. The content provided here is for informational purposes only: https://www.sentry.com/footer/legal-disclaimer. *Assets and policyholder surplus are as of December 31, 2023, and represent the aggregate total for all members of the Sentry Insurance Group and are not reflective of any individual underwriting company. https://www.sentry.com/about-us/annual-report **Sentry has an AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (superior), current as of June 2024. For details about AM Best’s rating scale, see https://www.ambest.com/ratings/guide.pdf.

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Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

This role markets Commercial Lines products, builds agency partnerships, leads underwriting for new/complex business, manages growth and profitability, and maintains market visibility.

The preferred candidate for this position will reside in the Jackson, MS - Mobile, AL - Birmingham, AL triangle with travel required in and around that territory.

What You'll Do

The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. In addition, you’ll:

  • Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers

  • Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents

  • Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers

  • Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels

  • Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions

What it Takes

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience, with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred

  • Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred

  • Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales

  • Experience with underwriting large complex accounts

  • Exceptional communication and relationship building skills

  • Strong business and pipeline development skills

  • Ability to meet travel requirements as you’ll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings  

  • Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

  • Company car with gas card.

  • 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

  • Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

  • Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

  • Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

  • Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

  • Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Joe Larsen

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Joe.Larsen@Sentry.com 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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