Hybrid Workers’ Compensation Production Underwriter, Marketing Specialist

at ProAssurance

• Job title: Workers’ Compensation Production Underwriter, Marketing Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $56,446 - $93,145 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Richmond, United States

About the role

• Production Underwriter and Marketing Specialist for ProAssurance executing underwriting strategies within healthcare liability. Analyzing risks, managing relationships, and supporting profitability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document risks for new and renewal business in support of the company’s underwriting objectives.
• Independently make decisions in support of profitability about accepting, modifying, or declining all new and renewal business within the timelines set by regulatory and company guidelines.
• Perform functions necessary for the accurate, timely issuance of quotations, policies, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, non-renewals, risk management process and required file documentation by working collaboratively with agency partners, associate underwriters and all internal/external colleagues.
• Cultivate and develop high quality company-agency, company-client and business partner working relationships by visiting and communicating with partners on a regular and timely basis.
• Position Eastern as the carrier of choice among agency partners, policyholders, business partners and prospective clients.
• Champion and promote the company’s products (ecovery®, ParallelPay®, N3L3, etc.).
• Prepare for and actively participate in team meetings to discuss programs and adverse accounts.
• Manage the assigned book of business, agency results, and concerns by monitoring reports and communications.
• Review monthly reports, individual results, and goals and implement necessary changes to ensure strategic initiatives and operational objectives are being met.
• Continue professional growth and development through assisting with company projects and participating in company events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or related field is required.
• Eight years of industry related experience plus a CPCU, CIC or CRM designation can replace the bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of five years insurance underwriting experience with at least three years of workers’ compensation underwriting experience is required.
• Commercial lines underwriting experience, agency management experience, and the active pursuit of professional development and insurance designations (CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, ARM, AINS, etc.) are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in underwriting skills through achieving targeted financial and operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to earn underwriting authority and work independently.
• Proven ability to establish effective internal and external relationships to meet the company’s financial and operational goals.
• Ability to promote and sell the Company’s products and services to the marketplace, represent the Company in a professional manner and make presentations to large groups of people.
• Ability to attend insurance and industry/business functions to promote and present a positive image of the Company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications; ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Advanced analytical ability in order to analyze and interpret information; and to make profitable decisions about risks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Attention to detail in processing policy information, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including formulating logical and objective conclusions.
• Ability to assess the urgency and importance of a situation and take appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with various constituencies and at all levels; both in and outside of the organization including agency partners, business partners, policyholders and prospective clients.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, ability to drive long distances to reach client/agency sites and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to travel by air when required including overnight travel.

Benefits

• Access to a best-in-class benefits program