UFG is looking for a Sr. Production Underwriter - Construction to join our
Mountain Region in a multi-line, construction opportunity. In this role you
will be responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business,
deploying effective account management while fostering strong working
relationships with agency partners. This role executes underwriting strategy to
achieve profit and premium plans. The Sr. Production Underwriter will handle a
renewal book in their territory as assigned. This role assists with the
resolution of escalated issues, and mentors and coaches team members.
While this is a remote opportunity, the ideal candidate will reside in Idaho.
Responsibilities:
Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk
selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in
accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing the risk and identifying
exposures and controls.
Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls.
Set appropriate terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio
Document assigned files with underwriting thought process.
Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members with complex risks.
Through effective portfolio management skills, achieve profit and premium
plans for prescribed business unit strategies.
Achieve production goals within assigned territory
Responsible for marketing, which includes both in-person and virtual sales
calls with agencies and insureds.
Prospecting and developing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities in
underwriting, risk control, and claims, across all business units at UFG.
Collaborate with Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and
Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal,
Claims, and other internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management.
Complete agency reviews, capturing appropriate intel around market
opportunities. Provide feedback to management on the current state of the
marketplace, agencies, and competition.
Mentor and train team members, acting as a resource for the team to answer
questions, resolve escalated issues, and provide guidance.
Represent the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and
projects.
Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting
training/content.
Qualifications:
Education:
Four-year college degree preferred.
Completion of or working towards AU, CIC and/or CPCU designations preferred.
Experience:
5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Advanced risk evaluation skills and insurance contract knowledge.
Capability to execute current underwriting strategy for assigned territory to
make effective underwriting decisions.
Strong leadership skillset to include ability to mentor, coach, and train.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing
work efficiently and effectively.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective stakeholder management skillset to include ability to establish
high degree of trust with internal and external partners.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy.
Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and
effective dates.
Advanced knowledge of agency force and current market environment.
Excellent sales skills, with proven track record of growing a profitable book
of business.
Working Conditions:
General office conditions; remote, in-person, and hybrid options determined
by manager.
Travel required, as per assigned book of business and territory.
Driver’s license and acceptable MVR required.
Pay Transparency Statement
UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The
base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $185,000 annually, which
represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within
this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant
experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and
market data.
In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards
package that includes:
Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and
local pay transparency laws.
laws.