Commercial Lines Underwriter Middle Market I Job in Harleysville 19438, Pennsylvania US

At Harleysville, we pride ourselves on being “Good people to know.” Many companies sell insurance, but we offer a level of responsive and flexible service our peers can't seem to match. It's part of the small-town heritage we never intend to outgrow.

It’s not just advertising. We know that people are the core of our organization. Our employees serve a wide variety of customers–from shareholders to agents to policyholders, and the community and beyond. To serve our customers successfully, we don’t just need people. We need the right people, and the right
people need the right environment to succeed. That’s why Harleysville offers:
• A positive working atmosphere, blending honesty, integrity and professionalism
• A wide variety of career opportunities through our network of subsidiaries and field offices
• A great benefits package

Harleysville is widely respected in the insurance industry. We hold an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent), and we rank among the top 70 largest property/casualty insurers in the United States.

Employment

Commercial Lines Underwriter Middle Market I

Review complex new business, renewals, endorsements, and quote requests to determine acceptability using established company guidelines and material (underwriting manual, bulletins, F C S, Bests Inc.).

  • Review and analyze agency performance based on production results, loss ratio (profitability) results, hit ratio, declination ratio, and other measures and manage the results as part of the underwriting team.
  • Establish line limits, negotiate, and place reinsurance when required.
  • May participate in agent educational meetings.
  • Review blanket excess coverages in compliance with established company procedures.
  • On specialized risks, determine proper company pricing.
  • When requested by underwriting supervisor, assist in the training of assistant and associate underwriters.
  • Research questionable risks using various company material and established technical expertise.
  • May perform audits of agencies having underwriting authority.
  • May perform other related duties and projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

    • Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years of commercial lines underwriting experience
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • Good working knowledge of underwriting and pricing risks.
  • Good working knowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophy
  • Good working knowledge of all insurance coverages.
  • Working knowledge of state statutes and regulations pertaining to line assignments.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use personal computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Capable of working as part of a team environment.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.