Commercial Lines Underwriter Hybrid Work ScheduleMelville, New York The Commercial Lines Underwriter will become part of a dedicated underwriting team, collaborating with our agency partners to deliver professional service that achieves the most optimal outcomes for our policyholders, and profitable growth for Merchants and our Agency Partners.
We offer a hybrid work schedule, requiring two full days per week in the office, with flexibility to work remotely or onsite the remaining days. This model supports collaboration while providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Cultivating solid relationships with Agents and internal staff while working towards achieving the most optimal outcomes for Merchants and our policyholders.
- Works with the underwriting assistant to ensure adherence to corporate underwriting policy and service standards.
- Reviews accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommends a course of action.
- Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for assigned territory.
Qualifications & Skills:- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years commercial lines underwriting experience.
- Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is a plus i.e. CPCU.
- Strong background in underwriting commercial lines accounts and building agency relationships.
- Previous Agency relationships within the local insurance industry are highly desirable.
- Microsoft Office knowledge as well as the ability to work with internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight etc.).
- Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
Merchants Insurance Group Pay information:Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The estimated salary for this role ranges from $75,000 - $100,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.
Merchants Insurance Group Benefits:- Welcoming and positive work environment
- Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours
- Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require two full days per week in the office, with the option of working the remaining days per week at home or in the office
- Competitive pay scale
- Generous paid time off package
- Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars
- Outstanding company bonus programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
And many more exciting company benefits!!
