Underwriter - New Business/Renewal (Truck) - Remote Position

Company: Aegis Security Insurance
Location: Conway
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Aegis General Energy, a unit of the Aegis General Insurance Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of K2 Insurance Services, LLC, is seeking a full-time Underwriter to join its team. This position is remote based out of their Conway, AR office.

Aegis General Insurance Agency, acquired by San Diego-based K2 Insurance Services in 2013, Aegis continues to expand its product offerings and distribution by developing new insurance programs and increasing the number and geographic diversity of its marketing, sales, and support staff.

Aegis offers the opportunity to join an established company in growth mode. Our compensation program includes competitive pay; bonus plan; medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period; paid time-off in year of hire; and 401(k) with employer match.

About the role

This level position underwrites assigned risks under general direction. Has a greater underwriting authority and handles large accounts and/or more complex risks

The role will be responsible for underwriting auto business/products

Communicate risk appetite and Retail Casualty Value Proposition to agents.

Rapidly evaluate, prioritize and select submissions to be underwritten.

Recognize and create cross selling opportunities

Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients.

Participate in special underwriting projects as needed.

Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business.

Working with their manager, develop an individual business plan that is in line with product strategies.

Responsible for maintaining risk selection in adherence with product guidelines and for achieving rate, renewal retention and new business goals.

Provide mentoring and training to less experience underwriters

Provide superior customer service to agents and clients.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5+ years of Commercial Insurance UNDERWRITING experience focused on Auto/Trucking

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.

Advanced working knowledge of lines of business in a specific Retail Casualty line of business including product features, forms, regulatory environments and risks etc. (i.e. Environmental, Excess or Primary Casualty, NA Auto, WC, AL, GL, DBA, Foreign Casualty).

Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.

Very strong verbal and written communication skills.

Highly motivated and results-oriented.

Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.

Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude.

Comfort with analytical tools and technology.

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