Job: Production Underwriter Social Services

Jobing Description

About Willis

Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global insurance broker, developing and delivering professional insurance, reinsurance, risk management, financial and human resource consulting and actuarial services to corporations, public entities and institutions around the world. Willis has more than 400 offices in nearly 120 countries, with a global team of approximately 17,000 employees serving clients in virtually every part of the world. Additional information on Willis may be found at www.willis.com.

The Healthcare Programs at Willis is at the forefront of the development of the business and is recognized as a key driver of competitive advantage. This provides exceptional opportunities for our team to participate in wide variety of projects and activities.
Description

The Social Services Production Underwriter reviews accounts to determine acceptability within company underwriting authority. Completes underwriting and pricing of accepted accounts. If account is not within underwriting authority, prepares and submits it to the carrier; negotiates pricing and coverages. Initiates and assists sales staff with developing business. Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers in servicing and quoting accounts. Serves as interface between carrier and agent. Handles account problems with the agent, company and sales staff.

The primary job objectives of this position are: to grow the specific program book of business profitably; development of relationships with key program production sources in conjunction with team leaders and other team production staff.

* Underwrites new and renewal program business for acceptability based on guidelines established by company and Willis Programs: reviews applications, coverages, classifications, exposures, financial condition and losses, claims and loss control reports; discusses pricing with producer, broker or agent; quotes accounts within authority;
* Submits accounts above authority to company with suggested pricing; negotiates pricing with company;
* Re-rates quotations as necessary
* Sends out proposals
* Completes Account Summary for each account;
* Completes status of account form; reviews bound account information;
* Initiates and assists sales staff with new business development, when appropriate;
* Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers; serves as interface between carrier and agents/brokers;
* Orders loss control in accordance with company guidelines, reviews completed reports and takes appropriate action.
* Responsible for coverage changes and policy form modifications: works in conjunction with company to provide modifications.
* Coordinates with other department personnel: consults loss control, claims and sales personnel to obtain necessary information in the handling of an account.
* Responds to phone calls, e-mails, faxes in a timely fashion
* Acts as departmental resource: answers technical and general questions from others in department.
* Approves endorsements and refers those outside own authority
* Completes Rate Change Reports

Skills / Qualifications
* Four year college degree and Associate Underwriter or equivalent designation completed or in process with goal to complete.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with seasonal volume.
* Ability to work with limited supervision and strong customer service commitment.
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Three to five years of commercial multi-line underwriting or equivalent experience.
* Prior experience underwriting program business a plus.
* Prior experience with computerized rating programs.

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