Sr Underwriter

Description:

Under general direction underwrites assigned aerospace risks within individual authority across numerous insurance product lines.

Lines include pleasure and business and corporate aircraft, sightseeing, charter, aerial photography and survey, airports, aircraft component manufacturers, aerial application (agriculture), unmanned aerial systems, (drones), flight schools and training providers.
Evaluates risk profile of aerospace businesses including with special emphasis on suitability of pilot credentials and qualifications for the type of aircraft to be underwritten.
Uses specialized knowledge of wide variety of aircraft types, performance and characteristics with attention to the various pilot skills needed for safe operation.
Designs suitable transition, training or risk remediation programs for pilots falling outside criteria.
Uses understanding of particularities of global geographic insurance market dynamics and placement criteria to arrange risk transfer programs.
Demonstrates proven ability to develop and maintain exceptional working and production relationships.
Makes independent sales calls to market and cross-market products.
Manages an assigned portfolio of renewal business.
Achieves established rating targets as set from by the company.
Assists Management in the preparation of business, line reports and agency analysis; assists in the review of procedures to resolve issues.
Participates in research projects involving identification and classification data.
May assess needs and suggest/promote alternative products or services.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of a book of business including customer service inquiries.
May monitor performance of staff members according to established monitoring standards.
May approve special price concessions, quotes, bid allowances, or adjustments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3+ years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.
Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated and results-oriented.
Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude.
Comfort with analytical tools and technology.