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Territory Underwriter - MN (Work from Home)

Employer
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary
Competitive Based On Experience
Closing date
May 29, 2019

Job Details

Company Overview

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALL) is a specialty property and casualty insurer focused on niche commercial and personal lines coverages. The three segments within Hallmark distribute a diverse and balanced portfolio of specialty products to our target customers through either wholesale or retail channels

Hallmark knows that our most valuable resource is our people and that our growth and success depends on the strength of our team.  We take pride in our workforce and believe in cultivating an atmosphere that supports and values our greatest asset:  talent.

Position Summary

Underwrite and produce profitable business within an assigned territory in accordance with Company objectives and policies. The lines of business the position will underwriter includes the following:

  • Commercial Property
  • General Liability
  • Automobile
  • Umbrella
  • Inland Marine
  • Cyber
  • EPLI and Crime
  • Commercial Business Owners Policy (BOP).

Key Responsibilities

  • Examines documents such as application forms, inspection reports, supplemental applications, financial reports, motor vehicle reports, and past loss experience to determine business operations, degree of risk and risk acceptability.
  • Determine supporting coverage terms, limits and pricing based on analysis of business operations and risk characteristics.
  • Work within specific authority level to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. 
  • Determine and place reinsurance when required for high exposures.
  • Proactive ownership of territory to ensure long term profitability. Including agency profitability, portfolio management and providing insight for strategy changes.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies. Travel is required to meet with agents. Maintain strong relationships and to become familiar with the underwriting territory.

    Qualifications

  • Four or more years of relevant underwriting experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Established territory agency relationships preferred
  • Strong written/ verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and presentation abilities with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Ability to independently manage priorities
  • Exceptional attention to details
  • Customer service oriented
  • Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed

 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

 

  • Insurance related course work

Company

Hallmark Financial is a property and casualty insurance company with a diversified portfolio of insurance products written on a national platform. Through its six insurance subsidiaries, Hallmark Financial markets, underwrites and services commercial and personal insurance in select markets. Hallmark Financial is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “HALL”

As Hallmark continues to grow, we strive to find talented, innovative and creative professionals to join our team. We offer very competitive compensation and benefit packages combined with a team atmosphere that encourages independent initiative and professional growth. Our philosophy is simple. When you are happy and healthy as an individual, you work at your fullest potential. Hallmark seeks to provide the resources our employees need to succeed professionally and personally.

Company info
Website
Telephone
8004865616
Location
P.O. Box 250209
Plano
Texas
75025
US

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