Health Underwriter jobs in York, PA

Who We Are

For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more.

About the Position

Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking a P&C Underwriter to join our Glatfelter Ministry Care Underwriting team.  Our new associate will be responsible for underwriting and managing a book of business within an assigned territory.  Working within a specific underwriting authority, the Underwriter independently qualifies and prices new and renewal business consistent with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives.  The Underwriter is also responsible for servicing accounts in accordance with GUS service standards.  

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years progressive underwriting experience within the commercial P&C insurance industry; or, a minimum of 3 years progressive customer service and/or agency management experience within the insurance industry
• Prior experience and knowledge of the risks and exposures of religious organizations desired
• Must have and maintain or attain within three (3) months and maintain a current property-casualty license.
• Proven underwriting and/or agency management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills including formal and informal presentation skills
• Ability to underwrite moderately sophisticated accounts, including knowledge of Commercial Property, General Liability, Automobile, Excess, Management Liability and Crime forms, pricing, rating methodology and valuation tools.
• Ability to underwrite small to medium property and casualty insurance programs up to $500,000 in manual premium.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to gather, report and act on appropriate market information and trends
• Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Organized skills and ability to handle tasks on a priority basis required to maintain consistent high quality and to meet short-and long-term program objectives.

Education

B.A. degree in insurance, business or related field preferred and/or professional insurance coursework

Coursework towards an insurance designation preferred.  

Why Choose Glatfelter?

Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and volunteer needs.  

We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.

Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.