Underwriter

About us

Our claims organization handles more than 400,000 claims a year, including catastrophe response after hurricanes and hail. Founded as a farmers' mutual in 1991, the company is now one of the larger mutual insurers in the US. Hail season means long days for field adjusters.

The role

We are creating this position because the workload has grown. We want an underwriter who can say no clearly and say yes with the right terms. Joining the Small Commercial team in Columbus. Remote within the region is possible after the first year.

What you'll be doing

• Document underwriting decisions in the policy file.
• Track production, hit ratio and loss ratio for your book monthly.
• Work with loss control on recommendations and follow-up.
• Visit agencies to build relationships and explain our appetite.
• Review submissions for risk quality, completeness and appetite fit.
• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment.
• Mentor underwriting assistants and trainees.
• Refer accounts above your authority with a clear recommendation.

Minimum qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Comfortable negotiating with agents.
• Strong judgment on risk selection and pricing.

What we offer

$92,000-$121,000 a year

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Nelson Risk Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Within 30 days.

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