Are you ready to have an exciting career with a growing company? Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is looking for an Underwriter for Austin, Texas office. This role will work directly with multiple of our carrier partners to shop, approve the risk, and underwrite new and renewal policies. You will partner with our agents and carrier to find the best product to meet the end customer’s needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Maintain knowledge of the company’s strategic direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth.

· Review insurance policy submissions and determine ability to underwrite, underwrite and price new and renewal business, and present quotes to the agent.

· Develop strong customer service skills (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products).

· Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.

· Approve risk based on company and carrier specifications.

· Shop policies between carrier to find the best coverage.

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

· Prior experience with Commercial Underwriting.

· Prior experience with a carrier or MGA highly preferred.

· Highly organized

· Excellent time management

· Teamwork because you will be working with multiple people with the Commercial Specialty department including senior management and Underwriting Assistants across multiple offices.

Education/Licensing:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Risk Management & Insurance. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.

· Property & Casualty required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Compensation:

· Competitive starting salary.

· Quarterly and annual bonus potential depending on the amount of new and renewal business written.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Ancillary
• Generous time away

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is the 5th largest Managing General Agent in the nation with premiums exceeding $700 million. Our success is built around the quality employees throughout our organization who are collectively committed to excellence in customer service. We offer competitive compensation and a variety of opportunities to advance your career with a growing company. Appalachian Underwriters, Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acrisure, LLC.

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