Excellence. Trust. Mutual Respect.
Do these words resonate with you? If so, Keep reading and apply below!
These values of Builders culture create success in all we do. We strive to provide deeply supportive partnerships to our customers, agents, and each other.
Builders is proud to be named one of the top workplaces USA with top marks in Company Direction, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Balance, Leadership, and Compensation and Benefits. Our strong culture keeps us Built Strong in a forever-changing world, and our AM Best A Rating is evidence of our financial strength.
Summary of the role:
We are seeking a Senior Underwriter who will be responsible for appraising and selecting risks that are acceptable to assigned insurance programs. Underwrite policies for assigned area of coverage.
What would be your day in the life at Builders?
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Reviewing new applications and loss information to evaluate a risk and determine eligibility for the program
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Following all underwriting guidelines that have been provided by assigned programs
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Taking authority levels into consideration on each risk reviewed
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Applying NCCI rules and regulations when evaluating and binding each risk
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Assuring adequate pricing of individual risks and recommend any changes that will be beneficial to the company in underwriting policies and procedures
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Preparing quotations for the agents
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Entering revised quotes into the computer system
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Receiving customer service related telephone calls from agents, members and prospects and answer questions and handle problems within the scope of their technical knowledge
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Reviewing renewals each month for pricing or non-renewal based on prior experience
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Using technical knowledge for changes to be made to accounts that have been reviewed by the Audit Specialists and given to underwriting for evaluation
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Working with other departments to service accounts and minimize losses
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Overseeing work flow, give direction, and assist with department staff training
What skills will you need?
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Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience in insurance or related field
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4+ years insurance experience required in Underwriting
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Knowledge of construction industry preferred
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Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred
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Multi-line experience with strong underwriting experience in workers’ compensation, general liability, and builders’ risk insurance preferred
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present reports and recommendations to all levels within the organization and to outside stakeholders
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Strong Microsoft Office skills
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Ability to multi-task and focus on detail
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Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Let’s talk benefits!
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Competitive Salary
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Bonus Structure
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Profit Sharing
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Employer Paid Short Term Disability
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Employer Paid Long Term Disability
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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Voluntary Life Insurance
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401K with Company Match
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PTO
About Builders
Builders is a mid-sized mutual with remarkable strengths. Rated A by AM Best, Builders has forged rock-solid financial strength and a reputation for reliability and fairness in fulfilling our promises to customers. Kind, collaborative, and customer-centric, our experienced and passionate teams foster a rewarding atmosphere of excellence, trust, and mutual respect, meriting the “Culture Excellence” honors from Top Workplaces. Flexible and highly personal, our experts leverage deeply supportive partnerships with knowledgeable independent agencies to drive better services and protection for policyholders.
Our financial excellence, amazing people, and powerful partnerships build outstanding outcomes and peace of mind for our agents and their clients. This is what we mean by Insurance Built Strong®.