Property and Casualty Underwriter

Company: Tower Hill Insurance Group
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Description:
Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Underwriter who enjoys intellectual challenges and is seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Florida's most trusted names in homeowners insurance, but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive, team mentality, who want to make an impact, and are committed to a long-term career in the insurance industry.
SUMMARY : The Personal Lines Underwriter is a key individual whose focus is customer service and building relationships with our Agents through telephone interactions and written communications. Primary duties include evaluating new business applications, renewal policies, and endorsements within established underwriting guidelines. The position requires strong communication, time management and decision-making skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and handles calls, regarding bind requests, endorsement requests, and quote submission for acceptability.
- Reviews insurance applications and endorsements to evaluate submissions information required to accept or reject new policies based on underwriting guidelines.
- Assesses risk quality for in-force book of business through renewal review process to ensure compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions.
- Research and follow through with requests for missing information.
- Maintains a high level of customer service.
- Communicates with field reps and other insurance or inspection companies to obtain information, answer inquiries, or explain company underwriting policies.
- Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers / coworkers including, Actuary, Marketing, IT and Claims in order to attract and retain profitable business.
- Interprets and explains products and services.
- Ability to use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
- Provide guidance and assistance to other team members.
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Requirements: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Underwriter I - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 1 year or less industry experience; or 1 - 2 years industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Underwriter II - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 2 years or less industry experience; or 2 - 4 years industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Underwriter III - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 3 years or less industry experience; or 4 plus years industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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