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Underwriter - Personal Lines

Employer
South & Western
Location
Addison, Texas
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Oct 19, 2019

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Job Details

We are a Property & Casualty Managing General Agency writing 120+ million in annual premium seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Underwrite and rate new and renewal risks.
  • Service new business accounts based on a defined set of underwriting guidelines.
  • Develop relationships with agents by negotiating coverage terms and premiums.
  • Assist agents with renewal and new business quotes.
  • Develop a rapport with company underwriters.
  • Assist the department in meeting monthly production goals.
  • Train agents on products, underwriting appetite and submission requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School, Professional designations a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years Personal Lines underwriting experience in Company, MGA or Agency environment.
  • Self-directed, energetic and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Aptitude for critical thinking and problem resolution.
  • High level of computer proficiency with experience in insurance company systems.
  • Friendly, upbeat personality with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Inherent desire to embrace change and pursue continuous improvement.
  • Team player with a collaborative attitude.

South & Western General Agency, Inc. has been in business since 1974 and is the Premier Managing General Agency in the mid-south and southwest.  We offer employees a pleasant work environment that challenges those who are seeking further career advancement. Our business segments consist of Specialty Personal Lines, Farm & Ranch, Specialty Commercial P&C and Commercial Transportation and are only distributed through retail independent agents.

South & Western is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive base salary and a generous bonus program. Our benefits package is outstanding and includes health, dental, disability, 401k and paid time off. 

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Company

South & Western General Agency, Inc. has been in business since 1974 and is the Premier Managing General Agency in the mid-south and southwest.  We offer employees a pleasant work environment that challenges those who are seeking further career advancement. Our business segments consist of Specialty Personal Lines, Farm & Ranch, Specialty Commercial P&C and Commercial Transportation and are only distributed through retail independent agents.

Headquartered in Addison, Texas (a Dallas suburb) in its company owned building, South & Western employs approximately 70 insurance professionals. South & Western writes business in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana.

We are a service driven organization, progressive in our thinking, and positioned to evolve with our rapidly changing industry. We believe that our industry will look significantly different in the new millennium, however, our core values of STABILITY, SERVICE, and QUALITY will remain the same.

South & Western is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive base salary and generous bonus program. Our benefits package is outstanding and includes health, dental, disability, 401k with match and paid time off. 

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