Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Company: Distinguished Programs
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Job Description:
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE UNDERWRITER (Hybrid - Bellevue,
WA)Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program
Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and
agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community
Associations, Hotels and Restaurants. Distinguished partners with a
select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide
exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and
brokerages. You will have an opportunity get to work with an
energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping
our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class
system, as well as a great place to work.Our Core values define our
business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused
in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial
role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us
to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects
that advance our products, processes, and people! You
will---collaborate---with leaders in the organization and
build---RELATIONSHIPS---with your colleagues and
customers.---Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an
enrichment focused path allowing your---determination---to launch
your career in an industry of endless opportunities.---Bring your
passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success
we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and
inclusion are at our core.Underwriter's Primary
Responsibilities
- Working within UW Guidelines, Authority and Procedure
- Evaluate submissions to ensure proper risk selection, premium
and coverage
- Manage open submission pipeline
- Build new business pipeline through outbound interaction with
clients
- Obtain and understand market intel and trends
- Manage renewal list to maximize policy retention
- Provide and create solutions for a broad range of customer
inquiries
- Develop relationships with both external and internal
customers, with the "customer experience" in mind
- Promote teamwork and organizational success, while accepting
accountability and ownership, celebrating successes and learning
from past mistakes
- Navigate our online broker portal to complete tasks and
troubleshoot
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience with every
interaction, in all modes of communication
- Identify opportunities to improve underwriting
efficiencies
- Work independently within deadlines while understanding the
necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with
stakeholdersPreferred Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience
- Minimum of two to five years of commercial insurance
underwriting experience required
- Insurance license and professional designations preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including
negotiation skills
- Must be self-driven, detail oriented, and possess strong
organizational skills including time-management and
prioritization
- Some travel may be required
- Flexible work from home options availableCompensation And Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonuses
- Great Healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental
starting on day 1
- The Difference Card. Used like a credit card to offset copays
and deductibles
- 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance
- Growth and development opportunities
- Health and Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance
Program, Telemedicine, Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year
(or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
- Work/Life Balance with Generous time off policy including PTO
and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible
spending account, paid parental (maternity and paternity) leave, a
commuter account, and a Sabbatical every 7 years
- Flexible work from home options availableIn---accordance with
the terms and conditions of Distinguished Programs---COVID-19
vaccination policy the health and safety of our employees are of
utmost importance to our organization. In order to fully engage
with other work colleagues, new employees will be asked to declare
vaccination status upon enrollment, Employees who do not wish to
disclose vaccination status, must follow unvaccinated protocols as
outlined in our company policy. Distinguished Programs, LLC is an
Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran
status. All your information will be kept confidential according to
EEO guidelines.
Keywords: Distinguished Programs, Bellevue , Commercial Insurance Underwriter, Other , Bellevue, Washington
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