Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid Windsor, CT
At Sentry, our business is built around people. We pride ourselves on the promise to deliver efficient and effective services. We are currently seeking a result-driven individual to fulfill a critical part in underwriting policies. As one of our premier Underwriters, you’ll be part of a team that stimulates production through independent agencies and reviews insurance applications to evaluate their potential risk to Sentry.
This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office days at our Windsor, CT Regional office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
This position can be filled at the Senior, Specialist, or Specialist Sr level, depending on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do
- Underwrite multi-line middle market accounts
- Provide feedback to sales teams and underwriting management regarding trends and issues within their assigned territory, and provide solutions
- Work with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met
- Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace and emerging industry issues
- Complete assigned project work requiring a high level of technical knowledge
- Perform other job-related duties including training, presenting, attending sales meetings, traveling to agents, participating in audits, and covering desks for other Underwriters
- Work closely with sales personnel to obtain information needed to properly underwrite, price, and program individual policies/accounts
- Work on more complex underwriting assignments through the use of manuals, established procedures, and information collected. Refer business outside of authority limit
- Be responsible for underwriting the more complex, larger accounts and reinsurance placements
- Evaluate established procedures for effectiveness and recommend change
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
What it Takes
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience
- Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line product line insurance concepts and terminology
- Comprehensive knowledge of reinsurance procedures
- Excellent analytical, human relations, and communication skills
- Ability to meet limited travel requirements
Position level and salary is dependent upon background and experience:
- Underwriter Senior: 2+ years commercial lines underwriting experience $74,980-$102,925
- Underwriter Specialist: 5+ years CL underwriting $90,620-$124,660
- Underwriter Specialist Senior: 8+ years CL underwriting experience $109,710-$150,880
What You'll Receive
- Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
- As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
- Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kasha Dombrowski
kasha.dombrowski@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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