Commercial Underwriter

Company: Simply Business
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Simply Business is more than our name. It's how we approach insurance: Make it clear. Make it simple. Make it affordable. By combining exceptional talent, technology, data, and knowledge, Simply Business is the go-to online insurance brokerage that protects small businesses and the entrepreneurs who work hard to build them. -
We want team members who have the drive to challenge boundaries. If you're smart and passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
As a pivotal member of the MGA Underwriting team, you will be responsible for underwriting and portfolio management of the MGA small commercial book of business. This position will have wide ranging responsibilities, including maintaining underwriting guidelines, line profitability results, referral management, and product development of the MGA book of business. This is a highly technical underwriting position, which requires experience with many of the core P&C lines of business (i.e. BOP, Property, GL, Auto, WC, PL and Umbrella).As a Portfolio Underwriter you will:

• Ensure underwriting quality and profitability of the BOP book of business in adherence with corporate underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Actively analyze trends in the flow, health, and profitability of the book of business, including from a new business, renewal, rate, geographic, and product lens
• Closely monitors and analyzes loss trends and other developments
• Synthesizes internal and external data and information to make underwriting and product recommendations to management and partners
• Using data visualization tools to monitor underwriting results
• Assumes leadership on potential emerging risks and guidance on how to influence positive results
• Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace concepts to team and management staff
• Lead or co-lead the weekly meetings with internal partners on behalf of the MGA
• Develop and maintain relationships with reinsurer and related capacity partner(s)
• Work closely and cross-functionally with internal teams such as digital product, marketing, legal, customer service and distribution for product improvements and optimizations
• Mentor junior members of the Underwriting staffWhat we are looking for
• An Underwriter who wants to experience what it's like to work for a technology focused organization
• 3-5+ years of underwriting experience, program underwriting preferred
• Experience in a data driven environment
• Advanced knowledge of product offerings, insurance lifecycle processes, underwriting guidelines, and pricing systems
• Advanced understanding of insurance workflows and concepts, including limits, coverages, pricing models, ISO, and form/rate rules
• Experience in, or familiarity with, data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau
• Excellent communication, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of relevant experience -
• Insurance designation(s) and/or insurance education are preferred
• The ability to challenge! We want people who can come in and shape the future of this business and not be afraid to raise questions and help us improveWhat are the benefits?
  Here are some of the great benefits and perks that come from being a Simply Business employee:--- A salary that reflects your experience, our pay policy, and the market we're in from your first day--- Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage--- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage--- Participation in the Company's bonus program--- Participation in 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match--- Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs--- 25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays--- A genuine investment in your learning and development--- Annual company trip, regular outings, and volunteer opportunities ---- An awesome WeWork office with cold brew coffee and other beverages on tap, local pop-up events, and more -
  Simply Business is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to welcoming and helping to grow employees within an inclusive & diverse culture. And that commitment starts with our interview process. -
  Once you apply, your info will be reviewed in a committee with employees from different levels, teams, and experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of community, which is only made stronger by each individual at SB, so you'll have the opportunity to meet a variety of people throughout the process. Get excited!
  Want more info on working at Simply Business? Check out our careers page: https://www.simplybusiness.com/careers/ -
  What's going on with work from home and return to the office?
  More and more, people are talking about going back to the workplace and the new normal. At Simply Business, we're thinking of it as a Better Normal. That means offering our SBers more choice and greater flexibility to work in a way that's best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.
  We're shifting to a hybrid working model, so we'll have employees working virtually and in the office at any given time.
  We're also aware there are times when working together in person is the best way to get things done. We expect our SBers to connect in their hubs (that's what we call our offices) most likely once every few weeks. That said, there's no one-size-fits-all solution, so we expect all SBers and their teams will find the operating rhythm that works best for them.
  If you're wondering what it might be like for you at Simply Business, our Talent Acquisition is happy to answer any questions. In fact for them, it's perfectly normal.
  Most of our interviews will still take place over Zoom (however, depending on the role, there may be the opportunity/expectation to meet members of the team in-person). If it looks like you could be a good fit for the role, we'll ask you to interview on Zoom - you'll need WiFi and a laptop, or a 4G-enabled smartphone. If you don't have access to either of these, or you need support with your application, get in touch with us at uscareers@simplybusiness.com. Similarly, please email us with any questions or if you want to pause your application for a bit - we'll be happy to keep you updated on future opportunities like the one above.

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