Senior Underwriter

UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to about 1,600 members representing K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. With over 35 years serving education, we bring deep expertise to our members and focus on delivering an experience that leaves them feeling confident that we understand their needs and offer insights and solutions suited for their unique challenges. These sentiments are echoed in our culture, where we believe that building on and embracing our unique differences and perspectives enables us to better serve our members and fulfill UE's mission.

Overview:

The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for ensuring profitable growth of book of business by appropriately evaluating the acceptability of risks. The ideal candidate will build relationships with members and brokers to manage a challenging and/or complex portfolio of accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate applications, account loss experience, and other sources of information to determine eligibility and develop coverage and premium proposals
• Negotiate coverage terms and premiums with brokers and members to maintain renewals and attract new business in accordance with underwriting guidelines and corporate goals
• Quote, issue, and release binders and process policies and endorsements
• Respond to broker/member questions regarding scope of coverage, services, and company philosophy
• Develop and nurture broker and member relationships
• Travel periodically to brokers and members; coordinate conference calls
• Pass all internal self audits as well as act as auditor during audit of underwriting files of colleagues
• Collaborate with Product Development to draft policy language and manuscript endorsements where necessary
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of commercial lines underwriting experience or equivalent substitute experience; Professional Liability experience is desirable
• CPCU or similar professional insurance designation preferred
• Requires mastery of skills of a Level III Underwriter and exemplifies the UE Values of Teamwork, Innovation
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and negotiate diplomatically; proven ability to find creative solutions that strike appropriate balance between member and broker needs while adhering to company underwriting standards; comfortable walking away from the deal, if necessary
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees
• 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday
• Hybrid environment - employees are typically in the office 2-3 days per week
• Support for individual growth through sabbaticals, leadership development, mentoring, and tuition assistance
• Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diversity and provides opportunities for all to succeed
• Monthly lunches and various social events throughout the year
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups