Underwriter (P/C) jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Underwriter (P/C) analyzes and reviews inspection reports, location, risk, credit reports, etc. to accept or reject renewal/new property and casualty policy applications. Decides on appropriate premium rates and issues coverage. Being an Underwriter (P/C) provides customer services regarding underwriting processes and decisions. May communicate with field agents to gather additional information or to explain underwriting decisions. Additionally, Underwriter (P/C) typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (P/C) work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Underwriter (P/C) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Sewickley, PA OTHER
  • Company Details

    Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500.

     

    W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. Berkley’s competitive advantage lies in its long-term strategy of decentralized operations. This structure provides each Berkley business the agility of a small business and the strength and resources of a Fortune 500 organization, as well as the financial accountability and incentives to attract and retain the highest-caliber professionals.

     

    Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group works with a small and select number of appointed agents to deliver customized coverage for our clients’ unique insurance needs. We focus on small and middle market commercial accounts within the Service, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, Wholesale, Finance and Real Estate industries.

     

    Company URL: https://www.wrbmag.com/

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    Responsibilities

    The Underwriter builds dynamic relationships, maintains a strong distribution channel, drives written premium growth, and maximizes renewal retention while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within our footprint of Independent Agencies. Key functions will include but are not limited to: 

    • Manage a territory of select independent agents.  Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group strives to build strong, deep relationships with a limited number of agencies in each territory.
    • Develop and maintain positive agency relationships.
    • Cultivate new business opportunities through frequent personal meetings (proactive, planned, and documented sales calls) with agents and train assigned Agents on Blink usage.
    • Analyze agency business not yet with BMAG, pipeline, and win desirable accounts.
    • Stay abreast of competitor actions and pricing in assigned territory, make recommendations to ensure BMAG’s Small Commercial product offering continues to be relevant and differentiated in the market.
    • Evaluate prospective profitability of potential business submissions in agents’ offices and make justifiable pre-qualification decisions.
    • Train, and advocate for BMAG agency collaboration tools like our quote systems, agency portal and online endorsement capabilities
    • Achieve new business written premium goals within BMAG’s appetite with appropriate documentation and handling of mid-term activities that may include, but are not limited to, endorsements, premium audit, reviewing loss control reports.
    • Utilizes various underwriting tools to determine acceptable risk characteristics; determine accurate exposure classifications; set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value; and rate and quote business to agents.

    Qualifications

    • BA / BS degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience, preferred.
    • 3 years of experience in Insurance Underwriting, Sales, and Marketing.
    • Experience in outside sales and demonstrated ability to manage multi-state marketing territory.
    • Willingness to travel as required.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external customers.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and build a book of business.
    • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.
    • Has the ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
    • High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
    • Ability to sell and influence others.
    • Goal-oriented achiever who delivers results.
    • Basic knowledge of computer programs in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.
    • Prior experience working with on-line underwriting tools is preferred (e.g., Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).
    • Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e., CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.

    Additional Company Details

    We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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    Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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Senior Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Sewickley, PA OTHER
  • Company Details Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500. W. R. Ber...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Associate Underwriter
  • Burns & Wilcox
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underw...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Property Underwriter
  • Chubb External
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident a...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Contract Underwriter
  • Old Republic Surety Company
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Old Republic Surety Company (ORSC) is currently seeking a Contract Underwriter to join its Underwriting Team at our Pittsburgh, PA branch. ORSC ranks among the nation's top underwriters of contractors...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Residential Mortgage Underwriter
  • Brentwood Bank
  • Bethel, PA FULL_TIME
  • Summary of Basic Function The Mortgage underwriter is responsible for approving or disapproving loan applications and determining if the client has the capacity to repay the mortgage loan. This positi...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
  • Exchange Underwriters Inc
  • Washington, PA
  • Summary Founded in 2011, World Insurance Associates is one of the fastest-growing top 20 insurance brokers in the U.S. w...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • 1st State Brokerage
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Field Underwriter Part Time/Full Time/Will Train $50k-$100k+ 1st year. Are you tired of working for someone else's dream...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Sales Associate Part Time and Full Time
  • Symmetry Financial Group
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Job Description As a Remote Sales Specialist, you'll be responsible for promptly contacting exclusive in-house leads to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Insurance Commissions & Contracting Specialist
  • Underwriters Brokerage Service
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Overview Life Insurance Brokerage General Agency (BGA) in search of a qualified candidat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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District Sales Manager Trainee
  • Erie Insurance Group
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • **District Sales Manager Trainee** **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15086 ERIE is searching for elite talent to join ou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Sewickley, PA
  • Company Details: Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Loan Processor/Underwriter
  • WELCOME HOME FINANCE LP
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Welcome Home Finance, a Cranberry Twp, PA Based Mortgage Banker is looking for experienc...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Lines Insurance Agent
  • Allstate Insurance Agency - Kris Aley
  • Irwin, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Opportunity for advancement Paid ti...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (P/C) jobs
$56,837 to $72,294
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago

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