SUMMARY
Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Personal Lines Underwriter who enjoys intellectual challenge and seeks a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. The Personal Lines Underwriter is a key individual whose focus is customer service and building relationships with our Agents through telephone interactions and written communications. Primary duties include a balanced responsibility for underwriting new business and renewal policies, endorsements and helping to maintain a profitable in-force book of business based on Underwriting Guidelines. The position requires strong communication, time management and decision-making skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reviews insurance applications and endorsements to evaluate submissions information required to accept or reject new policies based on underwriting guidelines.
Assesses risk quality for in-force book of business through renewal review process to ensure compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions.
Research and follow through with requests for missing information from agency partners.
Communicates daily with agents via telephone, internal diary and email to assist in risk placement and rating, to obtain information and answer agent inquiries.
Maintains a high level of customer service.
Communicates with field reps and other insurance or inspection companies to obtain information, answer inquiries, or explain company underwriting policies.
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers / coworkers including, Actuary, Marketing, IT and Claims in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Interprets and explains products and services.
Travel periodically to assigned field.
Ability to use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Provide guidance and assistance to other team members.
Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 1 year or less industry experience; or 1 - 4 years industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO:
Contribute to team discussions
Become proficient with all tools and technologies
Be open with new ideas or proposals
Possess strong communication skills
Adaptable to change
Excellent customer focus
TOWER HILL’S TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Competitive starting salary
Annual merit reviews and bonus potential
Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, and Health Savings Accounts
Matching 401(k) Plan
Paid PTO and holidays
Learning & Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
State of the Art work out facility (Corporate office)
Business casual dress, and more
For more information about our company, careers and Total Compensation, visit http://www.thig.com/careers
Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.