Middle Market Underwriter

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><strong>Location:</strong> Lancing, MI</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><strong>Work Model: </strong>Remote</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><strong>Position type: </strong>Full time - salary</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">We’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and innovation in the industry. We prioritize integrity, relationships, and excellence in all aspects of our work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Our employees fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">As a <strong>Middle Market Underwriter,</strong> 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.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Key Responsibilities of the Role</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Manage and underwrite assigned book of middle market business to achieve profitability and meet financial objectives</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Select profitable new business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Classify and price risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Handle complex or larger accounts that may require reinsurance placement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Monitor premium growth for assigned middle market territory, conducting profit and growth analysis by territory and agency</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Identify opportunities for book improvement and work with Distribution on implementing necessary changes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Lead reviews on larger accounts exceeding letter of authority</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Keep current on state/territory issues and regulations</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Communicate effectively, providing prompt and professional service</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Develop and maintain strong internal relationships within the Underwriting Team and with other business units such as loss control, customer service, claims, and marketing</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Provide input and data to help drive and implement strategic underwriting initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Maintain appropriate underwriting file documentation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and development</span></li> </ul> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Required Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Or 4 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"> Experience in underwriting Middle Market accounts</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and guidelines to evaluate and manage highly complex accounts effectively</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Solid time, organizational, and desk management skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to apply advanced underwriting concepts including risk selection, exposure and hazard identification and control, coverage implications, and loss analysis</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Effective verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence to achieve favorable outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Knowledge of commercial lines coverages and policies in assigned states</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to professionally interact with our customers</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to investigate, gather facts and information, and analyze coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Understand the importance of capturing data</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">An innovative and continuous improvement mindset</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">A positive, professional, cooperative, and quality-conscious service attitude</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to work under pressure, deal with interpersonal conflict, and handle a heavy workload</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Possess analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Ability to travel to assigned agents including occasional overnight<br><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #585951;">Total Rewards</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5d5853; position: relative; top: -3pt;"><span style="color: #585951;">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, and long-term financial security. For more information, see<span style="color: #126fad;"> </span></span><span style="color: #126fad;"><a rel="noopener" href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.central-insurance.com%2Fdocs%2Fcareers-benefit.htm&data=05%7C02%7CSBuchholz%40central-insurance.com%7C147ab86bd4104b0cc5c408de10ab9ff9%7C5cba8c90839f47c69d393955fe8ba587%7C0%7C0%7C638966526491907998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hS%2FHZ1uhDqJpjZHodsFqT4pD11L0eWOl%2BZJ%2BABmJKrg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Central Insurance Benefits</a></span></span></p><div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #585951;">Work Authorization</span></strong><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #585951;">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.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #585951;">Equal Opportunity Employer <br></span></strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #585951;">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-Remote, #LI-CM1</span></p> </div> </div>

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