Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong financial performance. The E&S Underwriter role involves managing and underwriting new business growth, providing guidance to agents, and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage, underwrite and drive new business growth in accordance with company goals. Gather, analyze and evaluate risk exposure for submissions that fall outside agent authority. Document through appropriate risk documentation and work within stated authority to provide quotes that support our growth and profitability goals
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks. Evaluate risk hazards and ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and pricing philosophy. Determine appropriate solutions for agents and take necessary measures to obtain information needed to resolve inquires/transactions efficiently
- Work in unison with managing General Agents and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business. Work with renewal staff supporting company goals of premium and retention
- Provide guidance to General Agents and other departments regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to agents within assigned territory. Reinforce the ease of doing business with MUSIC by meeting or exceeding agent expectations and service quality on a consistent basis
- Develop, build, and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers. Work collaboratively with the regional teams to provide a seamless experience for our agency partners. Participate in the development of team goals and work diligently to achieve them
- Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned making recommendations when necessary to improve outcomes. Monitor premium retention with the use of electronic reporting tools and make recommendations to improve assigned agents performance while working with management to implement. Provide internal reports for management as required
- Effectively manage multiple workflows to ensure submissions are resolved within SLA (Service level agreement) and that open quotes are handled efficiently to bind new business accounts
- Enhance knowledge of industry information, products, and competitors. Provide technical advice and mentorship to lower level associates and other functional areas
- Provide coverage and systems training to both internal and external customers
- Conduct agency visits as required. Must have a valid license and be able to drive an automobile to support company travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 15% of employee’s time
Skills
- Proficient in usage of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/peers
- Ability to adapt to change as the company moves forward in its strategic vision
- Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile
- College degree preferred
- 1-3 years of underwriting experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
- 20 days of paid time off
Company Overview
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.selective.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 45 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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