• Evaluates new and renewal business. Makes profitable individual risk selection/judgments/recommendations within authority, based on Arbella’s underwriting philosophies and guidelines.

• Ability to review and accurately process endorsement requests

• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet underwriting guidelines and authority

• Effectively manage a book of business within the underwriting territory to provide excellent service to our agents, and meet company financial objectives

• Provides timely, courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively communicate the company appetite, products, and guidelines to our agents

• Build and develop agency relationships with visits (in-person and virtual). Leverage agency relationships to help with company growth and retention initiatives.

• Collaborate with Marketing to help manage the assigned underwriting territory

• Through ongoing education and training, maintain current skills and increase professional development of underwriting skills and additional lines of business. Staying current on market conditions and industry trends is critical.  

• Ability to work independently in identifying risk/exposure, negotiating pricing, and understanding coverage

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years related experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Insurance education/designations preferred

• Strong understanding of insurance industry practices, underwriting principles, and risk evaluation across complex accounts

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills

• Ability to work within our New Hampshire office and travel to agents

Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary wage range for this position is approximately $70,000 to $80,000 CL Underwriter and  $80,000 to $100,000 Sr. CL Underwriter based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role and other organizational needs.

Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.

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