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Acuity is seeking a Commercial Field Underwriter to quote and issue new commercial accounts for a selected group of committed agents. Acuity's Commercial Field Underwriter will enthusiastically promote Acuity commercial products to ensure strong growth of profitable business within a territory consisting of agencies located in Montana, but could grow to include som norther Wyoming agencies. Residency preference is the Bozeman or Billings Montana areas. To learn more, click here for Acuity A Day in the Life: Commercial Field Underwriting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Visits each agency on a regular basis with the purpose of soliciting new business and enhancing agency relationships
Must be prepared to inspect a risk and to immediately make acceptability and pricing decisions. All the agency's prospects submitted should be reviewed.
Make appropriate selection and pricing decisions consistent with Acuity goals for growth and profitability
Keep abreast of all company underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as events affecting the industry
Attend meetings as required
Recommend additional coverages or options to make our proposals more responsive to the insured's needs
Encourage and assist in the production of profitable commercial business by maintaining an excellent working relationship with agents and other Acuity personnel
Ability to operate computer keyboard
Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed
Maintains valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle
Regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent experience. CPCU, CIC or similar insurance designations preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience is preferred.
OTHER:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively sell Acuity
Ability to communicate unpopular decisions tactfully
Highly motivated, enthusiastic
Goal oriented
This position is classified as exempt. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $145,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
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