Property Underwriter - RB Jones

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with broker producers, drive viable new and renewal business submissions, including in-person visits, telemarketing and distribution of marketing materials
• Travel of less than 10% may be required
• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, deductibles and pricing
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals, where required, to underwriting facilities and senior RB Jones management
• Review and issue policy wordings and endorsements within stipulated timeframes
• Review loss control reports and take remediation action where necessary
• Monitor and achieve key metrics, such as, new business hit ratio, renewal retention ratio, premium growth, and target loss ratios
• Build internal team relationships by inclusive underwriting discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of property underwriting experience, excess & surplus experience is required
• Strong sales and marketing skills, business acumen and a desire in continued education and professional development
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Compensation Package

• Competitive base compensation & bonus plan based on production and underwriting profitability
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
• Many opportunities for career advancement
• Base compensation for position ranges between $90,000 to $130,000 based on qualifications

About Our Company

Founded in 1905, RB Jones is a leader in providing specialty risk coverage solutions to brokers, agents and wholesalers, including: Commercial Marine, Excess Energy, Commercial Property, Professional Liability, Specialty General Liability, Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability and other unique products. RB Jones is a subsidiary of the H.W. Kaufman Group. No other specialty insurance organization can match the unique ability of the H.W. Kaufman Group to broker, write, insure and finance the most highly specialized risks in the world. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.