The Underwriting team at JSA is hiring for a Property & Casualty (P&C) Renewal Underwriter to support our growing book of business. Our Underwriting team is a vital contributor to the success of JSA, and as such we are looking for candidates committed to hard work and upholding our service standards.
AGENT FOCUSED AND SOLUTION DRIVEN INSURANCE THINKING SINCE 1981 Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA), a family owned and operated company, is an Excess and Specialty Lines Broker that began in 1981 in Boone, North Carolina.
Current Chairman, Wayne Sumner, started JSA with just one other employee and focused on Police Professional in North Carolina. Today the company is led by our President & CEO, Danielle Wade, Wayne Sumner's daughter, has grown to over 80 employees, and has expanded our ability to write in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, and Maryland. JSA currently has offices located in Boone, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Richmond & Myrtle Beach. JSA offers a wide range of products including property, casualty, automobile, garage, professional and personal lines.
JSA is committed to quality service for our brokers and strong underwriting for our companies. Not only does our advanced technology set us apart from our competitors, so do our people â€" we have some of the best in the industry!
Position Description: A P&C Renewal Underwriter is responsible for reviewing an existing book of business to determine acceptability based on current underwriting guidelines with in-house binding markets as well as submit business to brokerage markets. The renewal underwriter will handle the entire renewal process by reviewing the existing account, updating the account information, rating, quoting and binding. Underwriting integrity and profitability is an integral part of the placement process.
Essential Responsibilities: Review existing books of business to determine acceptability based upon in-house binding authority company guidelines. Internal underwriting philosophies must be followed in order to maintain profitability which includes a deep understanding of coverage options and required form language. Properly rate and quote business using multiple carrier rating engines. Submit business accounts to brokerage (non-binding) markets for quoting. Serve as liaison between carrier and retail agents by working with carrier underwriters to determine pricing, coverage, and acceptability of risks and gather any additional information needed from retail agents. Manage the entire renewal process which includes but is not limited to: tracking expiration dates, assessing the risk, correcting any previous errors, updating rating information, rating, quoting, calling and binding. Provide all required issuance documents to internal staff, and company staff, in order for the policy to be issued in a timely manner. Effectively communicate (written/verbal) information to both internal staff and external customers to ensure standards of excellence are maintained. Assist retail agents with questions during the renewal process. Maintain a professional relationship with internal staff, retail agents and company underwriters via written communication, off-site travel and phone communication. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Perform other work-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred 2 years experience Insurance License (preferred or ability to obtain) Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills Must possess intermediate level computer skills including email, Microsoft Office products, spreadsheets, G-Suite products as well as the ability to learn custom program and partner company systems Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with various deadlines Benefits of Working at Jackson Sumner & Associates: Medical, Dental and Vision Offerings 401k Wellness Incentives In-house gym, Zen rooms and exercise classes Paid Vacation, Holidays, personal/sick time Remote work available
