Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acuity Insurance is hiring a Commercial Lines Consultant to promote consistency in commercial underwriting through audits, training, and guidance. The role also supports cross-functional projects and operational improvements, and serves as a knowledge resource across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Uphold best practices and consistency in underwriting through a variety of audits to ensure uniformity in application of standards, guidelines, and practices; perform special audits as necessary
- Create and conduct training programs for both new hires and existing employees, collaborating with underwriting management on areas of opportunity. Develop training and resource material, supporting current and emerging topics
- Serve as a knowledge resource to line underwriting in the areas of guidelines, risk assessment/selection, best practices, and coverage interpretation
- Partner with management to identify, recommend, and implement changes in company policies, practices, and standards related to diverse underwriting, claim, product, or system requirements, facilitating acceptance and adoption
- Develop and maintain reference materials, supporting best practices
- Monitor trends and resources through external publications, conferences, and organizations, identifying opportunities to incorporate into Acuity practices
- Participate in varied project work, including product innovation, process improvement through system design, as well as vendor and program evaluation, to maximize results
- Display a positive, collaborative, and respectful attitude toward work, co-workers, the company and others. Uphold Acuity core values and lead by example
- Always represent Acuity in a professional manner
- Embody Acuity’s Common Purpose and business Consulting brand as a *Partner in Excellence and Innovation.*
- Some travel may be required for situations such as training, professional development, and agency contact
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or extensive direct experience
- 3-5 years experience in commercial multi-line property and casualty underwriting
- Demonstrates knowledge of sound underwriting practices
- Works effectively with stakeholders, customers, and resources from varied disciplines
- Excels in verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions
- Displays strong capabilities in critical thinking, analysis, and creative design
- Willingly contributes to innovative approaches and solutions
- Readily adapts to changing conditions, while remaining positive and productive
- Effectively prioritizes, organizes, and accomplishes tasks in a self-directed environment
- Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization
- While this position is open to remote candidates, candidates that are local to the Headquarters in Sheboygan, WI are preferred
Benefits
- A generous 401(k) contribution
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- An Employee Assistance Program
- This position is open to remote candidates
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