Sr Production Underwriter

UFG is looking for a Sr. Production Underwriter to join our Southwest Region in a multi-line, multi-industry opportunity, responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, deploying effective account management, and mentoring and coaching team members.

Requirements

• Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management
• Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing the risk and identifying exposures and controls
• Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls
• Set appropriate terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members with complex risks
• Through effective portfolio management skills, achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business unit strategies
• Achieve production goals within assigned territory
• Responsible for marketing, which includes both in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds
• Prospecting and developing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies
• Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company's capabilities in underwriting, risk control, and claims
• Collaborate with Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners
• Mentor and train team members, acting as a resource for the team to answer questions, resolve escalated issues, and provide guidance
• Represent the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and projects
• Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training/content

Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security

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