Group Underwriter jobs in Utica, NY

The Company  

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, Chicago.

What you will do

We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter. This individual will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for commercial insurance policies, as well as managing various administrative tasks to support the underwriting process.

Essential Functions:

• Screen applications for missing information.
• Contact and work with agency to obtain and make initial evaluation of acceptability based on received information.
• Revise TAS worksheets and update as needed based on additional information obtained on the insured.
• Request and evaluate loss runs.
• Review loss activity on renewals.
• Request driver list, order and evaluate motor vehicle reports.
• Initiate cancellation notices.
• Review and screen loss control reports. Compare and verify findings with underwriting file information (COPE, sales, payroll, number of employees, etc.). Update Underwriting Checklist as needed. Follow up on outstanding loss control recommendations.
• Research insured’s website, social media sites and conduct a general search of internet.
• Review and issue endorsements.
• Set and follow up on diary items.
• Prepare and send conditional renewal notices.
• Identify and document marketing classifications.
• Prepare quote proposals.
• Import email, fax and reports into OnBase.
• Follow up on reinsurance certificates.
• Add SIC on Underwriting Checklist for Commercial Edge business.
• Underwrite and issue designated small new non-flow regional business.
• Underwrite and issue designated regional renewal business.
• Review new business 45 day check list to ensure file is in order – reports ordered, outstanding items addressed and diaries are set.
• Form and build relationships with agencies.

What you need

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; 2-4 year college preferred

Experience: Insurance agency or commercial insurance business background desired. 1 years as a CLCS underwriter; 3 years as underwriting assistant.

Key Skills: Logical; Analytical; Decision making skills; self-motivated; Organized.

Salary: $41,000-$61,500

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:                              

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time hourly, non exempt (overtime eligible) position.

As part of our hiring process, candidates who have accepted a formal offer must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screen; additional screening for credit or MVR may be required for some positions.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.