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Underwriter III

RemoteOnsiteFull Time$78,726–$119,646 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • commercial lines
  • underwriting
  • risk analysis
  • pricing
  • policy
  • agency relationships
  • customer experience
  • Microsoft Office

Nice to have

  • CPCU
  • insurance designations
  • business administration

Role summary

EMC is seeking an Underwriter III to join their team. This role involves maintaining and growing a profitable book of business, evaluating accounts for risk selection and pricing, and analyzing information to underwrite policies. The position also requires developing and fostering agency relationships and collaborating with marketing representatives and experienced underwriters to ensure excellent customer experiences and adherence to best practices. A Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration, or equivalent experience, along with three years of commercial lines underwriting experience, is required. Strong computer skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication are essential.

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains and grows a profitable book of business for assigned territory
  • Evaluates accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes
  • Analyzes information to underwrite policies
  • Develops and fosters agency relationships
  • Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive great customer experiences
  • Collaborates with experienced underwriters to gain understanding in underwriting best practices

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Three years of experience in commercial lines underwriting or related experience
  • Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Good knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
  • Ability to maintain high standards of professional competence
  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
  • Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

$78,726 - $108,771 or $87,008 - $119,646

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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