About the Role
We are seeking a Public Entity Underwriter to join our Municipality and Transit team. In this role, you will play a critical part in underwriting complex accounts, building strong client relationships, and driving growth within our Public Entity Risk Solutions (PERS) division.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite in accordance with division guidelines and philosophy.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with appropriate contacts at existing and prospective client and production sources.
- Respond to and find solutions to client business needs with underwriter(s) and management distinguishing MRSNA’s business and products from competitors.
- Assist management in the development of new or potential business clients.
- Become proficient in the handling of larger, more complex accounts.
- Research and communicate to personnel matters relating to Public Entity Risk Solutions (PERS) issues.
- Exhibit a high degree of market awareness and provide consistent input to management on market activities.
- Possess a clear understanding of our underwriting and pricing guidelines to ensure appropriate risk-reward decision-making.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all tools and models used in the underwriting process.
- Maintain compliance with Corporate and Divisional underwriting guidelines.
- Be a team player in support of all PERS and MRSNA objectives.
Requirements
- Experienced underwriter with deep industry knowledge
- 7+ years of experience in insurance, broker community, underwriting and/ or corporate risk market.
- Relationship selling skills
- Creativity and flexibility
- Effective Time Management and organizational skills
- Superior communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent computer skills
Skills
- Underwriting
- Client Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Market Awareness
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
Location
- Chicago (IL)
- Philadelphia (PA)
- Atlanta (GA)
- Hartford (CT)
- New York (NY)
- Princeton (NJ)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $138,400 - $230,700
Benefits
- Company bonus
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k match
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Two options for health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance plans
- Basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
- AD&D coverage equal to 1x annual salary
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans
- Voluntary Benefit plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
- Robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
- Retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
- 24 days of paid time off annually
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
- Corporate matching gifts program
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
About the Company
- Munich Re Specialty - North America is a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise.
- We offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages.
- We have the financial strength and global resources of an A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization.
- Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face.
- We are shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
