What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter-CL position at Sentry?
We are currently seeking individuals with an appetite for meeting challenges and delivering results to fulfill a critical part in the creation of policies for our customers. As one of our premier Underwriters, you’ll review insurance applications and evaluate their potential risk to Sentry.
This opportunity can be located in either Stevens Point, WI or Davenport,IA.
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a Commercial Lines Underwriter you will work closely with our sales personnel in order to obtain information needed to underwrite, price and program individual policies/accounts. In addition you’ll:
- Utilize manuals, procedures and collected information to handle basic to complex underwriting assignments while referring business outside of authority limits
- Perform placement of basic reinsurance assignments
- Work closely with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of policy holder information
- Travel to and communicate with insureds on present issues and opportunities
- Attend/partake in company/industry sponsored continuing education seminars
- May assist with training other underwriters on underwriting procedures
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 2 or more years of commercial insurance work is desirable
- Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU beneficial
- Previous underwriting experience is desirable
- Prior knowledge of underwriting systems and/or various software applications
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and human relations skills to provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to meet limited travel requirements
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
- To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to return to the office.
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
- Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
ABOUT SENTRYIt is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALISTThank you for your interest in Sentry!
Casey Van Der Geest
CASEY.VANDERGEEST@SENTRY.COM
