Senior Production Underwriter

Company Details With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers' compensation industry, Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best.

All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the regions’ profit plan through proper risk selection, agency management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition.

Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including partners with Advantage and/or

About Berkley

Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide, Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers' compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results.

Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P. For further information about Key Risk please visit www.KeyRisk.com Responsibilities Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experience underwriter with established relationships to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Key functions include but are not limited to the following: Underwrite accounts over $25,000 within established underwriting authority
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite

Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements

• Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects
• Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurer
• Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations
• Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and Client Service Management (CSM) meetings to obtain and retain profitable business

Requirements

• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000 Develops and maintains relationships with 10-15 agencies
• Premier status within our Key Alliance agency structure Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
• BA/BS Degree CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred 5+ years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
• Three to five years of marketing experience working with independent agents Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Pay

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Company Details Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement.