Job Abstract

This position is expected to evaluate commercial insurance applications for the Construction and Forest Products industry in order to produce and underwrite new and renewal business from an assigned group of agencies in a timely and accurate manner.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Decide whether to accept, decline, or modify applications or requests to sell an
insurance policy and once sold, recognize and evaluate exposure changes as they occur during a policy period
* Evaluate, quote, and negotiate prices on applications from new and renewal customers and requests for changes in policies which requires an understanding of statutory requirements, ISO, company and NCCI coverage forms and endorsements and commercial line reference materials, including Best's Underwriting Guide
* Manage a group of agencies, including prospecting for new agencies, agency appointment, growth and development, maximization of agency profit sharing opportunities and credit management; evaluating agency factors, including agency personnel, line diversification, loss ratio, agency book of business, volume and profit potential and which agencies to appoint or terminate
* Solicit new business and retain renewal business through effective presentations to agency and customer audiences
* Manage and develop business in an assigned territory, including achieving profitable underwriting results, sales development and customer service functions
* Other duties assigned

Qualifications:
* Field Underwriting - Construction experience required
* Underwriting New & Renewal Business - determine pricing and understanding
commercial lines policy forms and coverages
* Analyzing & Managing Exposures - Develop action plans to manage risks and
changes during a policy period
* Agency Management - Growth and development; prospecting; appointment; and
maximization of opportunities and responsibilities
* External Sales - Cultivate new business while demonstrating retention of current
customers through presentations to agencies and customers
* Valid Driver's License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Salary Range: $75,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Paid vacation and 12 paid holidays a year
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Company paid life insurance - 2x annual earnings
* 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan
* Education and training opportunities
* Insurance designations encouraged with financial assistance available
* Daily two-hour flexible start and end time for 7.5-hour workday
* Employee Fitness Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.