Underwriter - Inland Marine

Company Details

Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast.  As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us.  Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s. 

 

At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities.  Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference.  We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop. 

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Underwriter builds dynamic relationships, maintains a strong distribution channel, drives written premium growth, and maximizes renewal rate and retention while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within our footprint of Independent Agencies. Manage all related underwriting tasks required in assigned territory to promote written premium growth and favorable loss ratio results. Key functions will include but are not limited to:

 

• Strengthens relationships and educates agents within agency plan to maximize opportunities and achieve profitable growth.
• Achieves new business premium, renewal premium rate retention and rate change objectives.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Coordinate loss control and claims services as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.
• An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to sell and influence others.
• Goal-oriented achiever who delivers results.
• Refer items exceeding your authority level to Director in a timely manner to provide an analysis.
• Maintain a workflow for your assigned territory which meets all the standards and expectations of the department and consistency to strive to improve workflow.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.,
• An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to sell and influence others.
• Goal-oriented achiever who delivers results.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.
• Prior experience working with on-line underwriting tools is preferred (e.g., Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).
• Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e., CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience working in the Insurance Industry. Preferably in Inland Marine or Commercial Lines
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role