Middle Market Underwriter
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Central Insurance Company
Syracuse, NY, US
Summary
Manage and underwrite a book of middle market business to achieve profitability and financial objectives. Build strong relationships with agents and collaborate with internal units like loss control and claims to drive strategic initiatives.
Job Description
About the Company
Central Insurance has been family owned and operating since 1876, and we’re just getting started. We’re a property and casualty insurance group that believes great work starts with Integrity, thrives on strong Relationships, and never settles for less than Excellence. With over $2B in assets and an A (Excellent) A.M. Best rating, we offer stability, opportunity, and a team you’ll actually enjoy being part of. We make a difference for our policyholders by providing excellent service and being there in the greatest times of need.
About the Role
As a Middle Market Underwriter, you’ll help Central fulfill its promise to its customers by effectively managing your assigned territory, building strong relationships with agents, writing a profitable book of business, and providing top-notch service.
What we are looking for
- At least 4 years of commercial lines underwriting experience or a related degree and commercial lines underwriting experience
- Experience working in Middle Market accounts
- CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CRIS, or other insurance designations- preferred
What you’ll do
- Manages and underwrites assigned book of middle market business to achieve profitability and meet financial objectives
- Selects profitable new business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred
- Classifies and prices risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources
- Handles complex or larger accounts which may require reinsurance placement
- Monitor premium growth for assigned middle market territory, conducting profit and growth analysis by territory and agency
- Identify opportunities for book improvement and work with Distribution on implementing necessary changes
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits
Hiring Range
$92,500–$130,000 represents typical starting salaries and is a portion of the full pay range for the role.
Starting pay is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and certifications. The full pay range is broader and is designed to provide employees with meaningful opportunities for salary growth as they develop their skills, increase proficiency, and advance in the role.
Total Rewards
Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives.
Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, generous paid leave, and long-term financial security.
For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits.
Work Authorization
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information. #LI-CM1 #LI-Remote
Since our beginning in 1876, Central Insurance has evolved into a successful property and casualty group operating on a strong foundation of core values including Integrity in the way we operate our business; Relationships we develop working as a team and sharing in each others’ successes; and Excellence achieved by never compromising on quality, providing superior performance, and pursuing continual improvements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our combined assets totaling over $1 billion and our A.M. Best rating of "A" Excellent. Central's companion stock company, All America Insurance Company, was established in April 1961 as an answer to the competitive pressures created by companies deviating from manual rates. Today, All America is a wholly-owned stock affiliate.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Van Wert, OH
Since our beginning in 1876, Central Insurance has evolved into a successful property and casualty group operating on a strong foundation of core values including Integrity in the way we operate our business; Relationships we develop working as a team and sharing in each others’ successes; and Excellence achieved by never compromising on quality, providing superior performance, and pursuing continual improvements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our combined assets totaling over $1 billion and our A.M. Best rating of "A" Excellent. Central's companion stock company, All America Insurance Company, was established in April 1961 as an answer to the competitive pressures created by companies deviating from manual rates. Today, All America is a wholly-owned stock affiliate.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Van Wert, OH