Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Contract Binding
Company: James River Insurance Company
Location: Roseland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Come grow with James River Insurance! James
River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James
River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted
basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has
provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers
with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance
needs. At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a
stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values
and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation,
Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our
recent national recognition as a 2022 and 2021 Top Workplaces USA
awards.Job SummaryJames River Insurance is hiring an Underwriter
for their Contract Binding team and will consider hiring at the
Underwriter to Senior Underwriter levels. The successful candidate
will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data
in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting
standards, calculating appropriate premium, determining proper
terms for acceptable risks, and responding to clients when risks do
not meet underwriting guidelines. The candidate will also be
responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business
relationships with clients. Duties and Responsibilities•
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity,
Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer
Service• Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal
strategies• Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned•
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers• Use
critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with
brokers on placements• Assist underwriting leadership with
training, mentoring and on-boarding of new employees (Senior
Underwriter Only)• Travel to meet with brokers within assigned
territory at least three times per year• Other duties as
assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Ability to effectively and
properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate,
document, quote and bind accounts• Ability to effectively assess
risk• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to
work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments
within the parameters of instructions given,prescribed processes
and standard accepted underwriting practices• Solid knowledge of
underwriting philosophy and techniques• Proven problem solving and
decision-making skills• Strong negotiation skills• Ability to
multi-task• High level of initiative and motivation• Strong work
ethic with a drive to succeed• Solid customer service and
relationship building skills• Proficiency in MS Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook) and Internet researchingExperience and
EducationUnderwriter• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work
experience• Minimum of 2 years underwriting experience, Excess and
Surplus lines preferred• Pursuing courses toward professional
designations or continuing education is preferredSenior
Underwriter• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience•
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, Excess and Surplus
lines preferred• Professional designation is preferred#LI-NC1
Keywords: James River Insurance Company, New York , Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Contract Binding, Other , Roseland, New York
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