Underwriter

Laurelfield Mutual is a property and casualty insurer writing policies in 30 states through independent agents. Our claims organization handles more than 400,000 claims a year, including catastrophe response after hurricanes and hail.

The role

Laurelfield Mutual is a regional property and casualty carrier. You will underwrite a book of about $15M in written premium. Hybrid. You will need to be in New York City at least two days per week.

Duties

• Quote, bind and issue policies within your letter of authority.
• Visit agencies to build relationships and explain our appetite.
• Refer accounts above your authority with a clear recommendation.
• Re-underwrite renewals for loss trends, exposure changes and rate adequacy.
• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment.

What you need

• 3-5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Strong judgment on risk selection and pricing.
• Experience reading loss runs, schedules and financial statements.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management or a related field.
• Familiar with Guidewire, Duck Creek or a similar policy system.
• Working knowledge of commercial property, liability and auto coverage forms.
• Able to travel up to 20% for agency visits.

Preferred qualifications

• Construction or manufacturing account experience.
• Excel modeling for pricing.

Pay range: $108,000 - $145,000 annually. Final offer will depend on experience.

Pay and benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 11 paid holidays.

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Laurelfield Mutual.