
Senior Commercial Underwriter
Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.
At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!
What you will be doing:
- Assess and underwrite complex or high-exposure policies within assigned authority limits.
- Review inspections, process changes, process cancellations and non-renewals.
- Analyze new and existing commercial lines business to evaluate degree of risk and potential exposure.
- Support department leadership by responding to escalated phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
- Obtain and analyze additional applicant information to determine coverage needs.
- Assist with the training and auditing of the CRES underwriting team.
- Provide recommendations regarding the approval of applications.
- Assist agents with premium cost determination.
- Evaluate insurance claims for accuracy and ensure appropriate coverage amounts.
- Monitor market trends, industry regulations, and competitive landscapes to refine underwriting strategies.
- Collaborate with leaders to refine underwriting guidelines and develop strategies
- Review technical inspections, appraisals, and pertinent data relevant to risk profiles, analyzing for risk tolerance, profitability, and overall portfolio characteristics to ensure a financially sound product.
- Maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions, correspondence, and other relevant documentation.
- Serve as the company representative to commercial brokers and agents, fostering relationships with new partners and identifying new business opportunities.
- Work with external partners, identify trends and recommend appropriate underwriting, pricing, and product action to the leadership team.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on commercial property and assist with training as needed.
- Perform other duties, as assigned
What you already have:
Education, Experience, and Licensing:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management or other related field, or an equivalent combination of a High School diploma and pertinent work experience is required.
- 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Residential Property Insurance experience
- 3+ years’ experience in commercial lines underwriting required.
- Active Florida 2-20 General Lines Insurance License required.
- Professional Insurance Designations such as CPCU, CIC, AAI, desired.
Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of commercial line products, underwriting processes, and risk management techniques.
- Strong knowledge of insurance and reinsurance structure.
- Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; adjusting to new requirements or unforeseen issues.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally interact with team members across departments.
- Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Desire to live Slide’s Core Values
What Slide offers to you:
The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional. A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!
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