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Underwriter - Wholesale Hospitality

Employer
Western Security Surplus Ins Brokers
Location
Plano, Texas
Salary
Competitive Salary + Great Benefits + Generous Time Off Policy
Closing date
Dec 23, 2019

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Category
Underwriting
Job Type
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

When you join Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers (WSS), you join a firm you can be proud of. Our ability to attract and retain some of the finest people in the Wholesale Industry speaks well of our company and how we value our associates.

West-Pro Insurance Services, a division of WSS, is currently seeking a skilled full-time Hospitality Underwriter to work in our Plano, Texas office. The Underwriter will collaborate with a team to produce and underwrite profitable commercial lines property and casualty business with a focus on the hospitality industry.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, should be highly organized and deadline oriented. Due to the demands of this position, the underwriter should be able to prioritize their workload to meet fluctuating business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection, rejection, and pricing of complex risks
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of underwriting guidelines, carrier appetite and state specific insurance laws/regulations
  • Within delegated authority levels accepts, rejects or modifies new and renewal business to ensure a profitable book of business
  • Mentors and provides technical guidance to coworkers as needed
  • Communicates with agents on underwriting issues including cancellations, declinations, exposure concerns, and inspection results 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 3 years commercial lines property and casualty underwriting experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Comprehensive knowledge of commercial excess and surplus lines risk classification and pricing
  • Able to understand underwriting appetite and pricing strategies for a mix of business
  • Strong knowledge of the E & S market within the wholesale distribution channel
  • Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contract knowledge including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states 
  • Demonstrated depth in negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to work with multi-faceted systems including company rating websites, AIM & ImageRight
  • Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting sound judgment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers, company representatives and colleagues

Benefits:

  • Compensation includes competitive salary
  • Employer paid benefits package including: Medical, Vision, Life, and Disability
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with Vacation, Sick and Personal days
  • FSA medical savings plan
  • 401(k) with matching contribution by the company

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