Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy working on large and complex risks? Does bringing in new business excite you? Then our Senior Field Underwriter position could be a great fit for you. WCF is continuing our expansion from a well-established monoline Workers Compensation carrier to a fully multiline capable carrier in the western United States. This presents an exciting opportunity on our path to becoming a super-regional carrier.

WCF is an A Rated insurance carrier that is looking for an applicant that wants to join a company with a people first culture, flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. With the expansion into additional states and multi-line insurance, there will be additional advancement opportunities for employees at WCF.

Position

The Large Commercial underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a Senior Field Underwriter . This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director, Underwriting in Large Commercial. It is preferred that the candidate live in California. It would be acceptable to live and work in Utah as long as the candidate is willing to travel at least one week per month.

Responsibilities

A senior field underwriter partners closely in the field with our Sales and Distribution team to increase market share, write profitable business and help our agency partners grow. This person applies sound underwriting principles while managing a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and other KPI goals. They are expected to provide exemplary, timely, and personalized customer service and serve as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers.

• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to form an underwriting assessment of accounts, underwrite new and renewal accounts.
• Manage a book of businesses to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and service policies within letter of authority.
• Initiate and make in-person sales and stewardship calls to agents.
• Manage agency relationships to achieve company growth and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate claims, safety, and premium audit services on large accounts.
• Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of commercial line underwriting experience including at least 5 years California Worker's Compensation.
• Commercial lines underwriting experience required in middle market and large accounts. Emphasis in Workers Compensation.
• CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Natural curiosity backed by sound critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills.
• Motivation to collaborate with internal partners across departments.
• Strong driver to write new business and cross-sell exiting book.
• Relationship building skills to strengthen existing relationships with agency partners.

WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a generous 6% employer match, and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.

The expected salary for the position in California is $ 100,000 to $148,000 depending on experience, and education. There is also an additional discretionary bonus structure that ranges up to 16% of salary, depending on results for the year.

An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.

OUR PEOPLE

WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive.

WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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