ExecutiveUnderwriter-FranchiseAutoDealers

Hybrid|NewHartford,NYorCharlotte,NC
BonusEligible

UnderwriteaUniqueIndustry.BuildStrongAgencyPartnerships.DriveProfitableGrowth.

AtUticaNational,ourFranchiseAutoDealersdivisionisoneofoursignaturespecialtybusinesses,providingtailoredinsurancesolutionstoautomobiledealershipsacrossthecountry.

We'reseekinganexperiencedExecutiveUnderwriter to join our Franchise Auto Dealers team. In this role, you'll evaluate complex dealershiprisks,partnerwithspecializedagencies,andhelpdriveprofitablegrowthwithinoneofthemostdynamicsegmentsofcommercialinsurance.

This is more than a traditional underwriting position. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to agents, influence portfolio performance, and help shape underwriting strategy withinahighlyspecializedmarket.Ifyouenjoycombiningtechnicalexpertisewithrelationshipmanagementandbusinessstrategy,thisisanopportunitytomakeasignificantimpact.

WhatYou'llDo

AsanExecutiveUnderwriter,youwill:

• UnderwritecomplexnewandrenewalbusinesswithinourFranchiseAutoDealersportfolio.
• Evaluatedealershipoperationsandexposurestodetermineriskacceptability,pricing,andcoveragesolutions.
• Reviewsubmissions,applications,financialinformation,losshistory,inspectionreports,andsupportingdocumentationtomakesoundunderwritingdecisions.
• Manageahigh-volumeagencyassignmentwithsignificantunderwritingauthorityandresponsibility.
• Buildstrongpartnershipswithspecializedagencycustomerswhilemaintainingunderwritingdisciplineandprofitability.
• Clearlycommunicateunderwritingappetite,coveragesolutions,pricingdecisions,andriskassessmentrationaletoagencypartnersandinternalstakeholders.
• Analyzeagencyandportfolioperformancetoidentifyopportunitiesforprofitablegrowth,retentionimprovement,andlossratiomanagement.
• Participateinagencyreviewsandcollaborateonproductionandprofitabilityimprovementplans.
• Utilizebusinessintelligenceandreportingtoolstomonitortrendsandevaluateportfolioresults.
• Stayinformedondealershipindustrytrends,insurancemarketplacedevelopments,andcompetitoractivity.
• Serveasatrustedunderwritingresourcefocusedonbalancingcustomerneeds,agencyrelationships,andcompanyprofitability.

WhatMakesYouSuccessful

We'relookingforanunderwriterwhocombinesstrongtechnicalexpertisewithbusinessacumenandrelationship-buildingskills.

Youmaybeagreatfitifyouhave:

• 5+yearsofcommerciallinesmiddlemarketunderwritingexperience.

• Experienceunderwritingcomplexcommercialrisksandmanagingagencyrelationships.

• Strongknowledgeofcommercialinsurancecoverages,including:

  • GeneralLiability
  • WorkersCompensation
  • CommercialProperty
  • CommercialAuto

• Experienceanalyzingportfolioperformanceandidentifyingopportunitiesforprofitablegrowth.

• Excellentanalytical,negotiation,anddecision-makingskills.

• Strongcommunicationandrelationshipmanagementabilities.

• Acustomer-focusedandsolution-orientedapproach.

• Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilecollaboratingeffectivelyacrossteams.

• Bachelor'sdegreepreferredorequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.

WhyUticaNational?

For more than 100 years, Utica National has built a reputation for underwriting excellence, financial strength,andspecializedindustryexpertise.OurFranchiseAutoDealersdivisionisarecognizedleaderinthedealershipmarketplace,offeringanopportunitytoworkinauniqueandhighlyrespectedspecialtybusiness.

Whenyoujoinourteam,you'llfind:

• Theopportunitytounderwritespecializedandcomplexcommercialrisks
• Strongagencypartnershipsandanestablishedmarketpresence
• Acollaborativeandsupportiveunderwritingculture
• Professionalgrowthandcareeradvancementopportunities
• Competitivecompensationandcomprehensivebenefits
• Performance-basedincentiveopportunities

Compensation

Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter

$90,000-$154,000

Senior Commercial LinesUnderwriter

$73,500-$111,000

Commercial Lines Underwriter

$57,000-$90,000

CandidatesmaybeconsideredfortheExecutiveUnderwriter,SeniorUnderwriter,orUnderwriterlevelbasedonexperience,technicalexpertise,andoverallqualifications.

ThispositioniseligibleforparticipationintheCompany'sVariableCompensationBonusPlan.

Finalcompensationisdeterminedbasedonexperience,geographiclocation,education,professionalcertifications,scopeofresponsibilities,andoverallqualifications.