Underwriter I

Company: AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Location: Princeton
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:The Underwriter I administers the underwriting, servicing of new, and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned within the territory 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.Responsibilities: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 Home Office Underwriting as requiredCollaborates closely with territory team. Keep peers and Territory Management informed of all issues and activityIn collaboration with Territory Management, develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with team in meeting territory goalsCollaborate with the team to develop, manage and maintain outside client relationships that will include traveling in the territory to meet with agents, producers and nonprofit associations or organizations. Actively participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventionsProvides professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producersPerforms other functionally related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience1-3 years of commercial lines property and casualty experienceCPCU or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred:Demonstrated experience with commercial workers compensation coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing.Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decisionRespect for confidential informationExcellent organizational and time management skillsThis 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.What We Offer:What We OfferAmTrust 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.

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