Technology Underwriter

Company: Hobson Associates
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Technology Underwriter
Looking for an experienced Technology Underwriter to join a global insurance provider offering property, casualty and professional insurance coverage for clients with technology exposure and technology firms worldwide. Products include: Information technology, telecommunications, software, fuel-cell technology, fiber optics, surface-mount technology, data centers.
In this role you will be responsible for strategically building a territory and will underwrite and manage assigned book of business.
Work from your home office - when not out visiting key existing and prospective agents, 50% travel. (Local and Regional). Position based in Dallas or Austin - servicing the Texas Market - must have existing broker contacts!
Fortune 500 insurance company offering competitive Salary and excellent Benefits - great Profit Sharing Program. WHAT THEY OFFER THEIR EMPLOYEES:

• Competitive salary + bonus/profit share
• Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD
• 401(k)
• Work/life balance, generous PTO and flex hours
• Diverse, dynamic team environment
• Tons of career development opportunitiesWith an exceptional and diverse team of employees, a great company culture, and profitable business model, this is surely the place that will enable you to grow your career to the next level!
  
  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Underwriting Management Leadership-- Lead underwriting contact within assigned region.-- Responsible for strategically building a territory.-- Manage profit, loss, growth, rate and retention results for assigned territory-- Create new agency relationships and maintain existing relationships.-- Lead agency distribution within assigned territory.-- Develop marketing strategies.-- Underwrite and manage assigned book of business.-- Manage and monitor overall pricing practices and targets.-- Sales and marketing efforts as needed to build assigned region to include product presentations, agency product training, etc.-- Delegate underwriting authority and monitor compliance within assigned region.-- Manage treaty reinsurance coverage placement and adequacy-- Provide leadership and direction on business opportunities, pricing, retention analysis, loss control needs, and account stewardship-- Conduct audits for quality control and conduct training where needed.-- Prepare, assign and conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.-- Establish development plans for individual team members and direct reports.-- Participate in Claim Review Meetings when applicable. Additional Marketing-Related Functions-- Visit and develop rapport with key existing and prospective agents, as appropriate;-- 50% travel. Occasional overnight travel. May perform other functions as assigned.Qualifications-- Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. (CPCU, CIC, ARM etc. a plus)-- Minimum of 7 years of multi-line underwriting and marketing experience.-- Significant knowledge of ISO rating practices and coverage forms-- Strong decision-making skills.-- Strong verbal and written communication skills.-- Strong negotiation skills.-- Ability to supervise and motivate staff and significant experience and successful track record of doing the same.-- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.-- Understanding of trending, development, and pricing and experience partnering with actuarial.-- Excellent PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.-- Experience with "paperless" underwriting file workflow systems preferred but not required.-- Prior experience underwriting schools and non-profit business is not a requirement but is a plus.-- Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.-- Strong decision-making skills.-- Strong verbal and written communication skills.-- Strong negotiation skills.-- Ability to supervise and motivate staff and significant experience and successful track record of doing the same.-- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.-- Understanding of trending, development, and pricing and experience partnering with actuarial.-- Excellent PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.-- Experience with "paperless" underwriting file workflow systems preferred but not required.-- Prior experience underwriting schools and non-profit business is not a requirement but is a plus.-- Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.

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