Commercial Underwriter

Primary Purpose:

• Guide the company through the process of implementing and maintaining ISO rating, rules, and forms for commercial lines of business.
• Involving gap analysis, developing action plans, training employees and ensuring compliance.
• Play a crucial role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of a company’s processes.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned. 1.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify impact of ISO commercial lines rating, rules, and forms filings on all business areas. 2.
• Develop and implement action plans to address identified gaps. 3.
• Provide training to employees on ISO commercial lines rating, rules, and forms to address identified knowledge gaps. 4.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors throughout the full lifecycle of an ISO product change. 5.
• Monitor changes in ISO commercial lines rating, rules, and forms.
• Competencies 1.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data. 2.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions. 3.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. 4.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control. 5.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. 6.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 7.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. 8.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. 9.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 10.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. 11.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 12.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives. 13.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 14.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 15.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 16.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. 17.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.
• A.) from four-year college or university preferably in Business, Engineering and or a related field. 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience working directly with ISO rating, rules and forms.
• Skills and Knowledge - Strong understanding of ISO ratings, rules, and forms - Strong understanding of underwriting principles (CPCU designation preferred) - Excellent documentation skills - Analytical skills - Internal auditing - Training and development - Attention to detail - Communication skills - Compliance Management Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This is not a remote position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The worker is regularly in a typical office environment and is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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