Sr Underwriter - SMB (E&S Property) Commercial Line

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Job description

About Velocity RiskBy innovating the connection of risk and capital, Velocity Risk delivers specialty property insurance in catastrophe prone communities. Embracing Nature's volatility and turning "problems" into potential, we are transforming old insurance practices. Our uncommon approach to business creates uncommon careers where employees are empowered to flourish. About the roleAre you someone looking for a role that will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone? Are you looking to join an innovative, collaborative team environment that allows you to learn from others and grow in your career? If you, you are just the type of person that will fit into our distinctive culture. As a Small Commercial Sr Underwriter, you are responsible for analyzing and underwriting business for the Commercial Line to meet Combined Ratio and capital metric goals. You will be responsible for up to $30M book of business while utilizing your underwriting expertise to help determine risk acceptability, pricing, underwriting guidelines, developing positive agency relationships within assigned territories, auditing underwriting files and accounts and improving on underwriting processes. Partnering with other departments and your colleagues, you will provide insights and feedback on ways to further improve and develop the products and services Velocity Risk offers. -What you'll doYou will thrive in this position if you have these core capabilities -Communication - superb skills in writing and verbally communicating High attention to Detail - focused and attentive to correct data and pinpointing any inaccurate information quickly and efficiently Highly organized and prioritized - systematic record keeping skills and able to recognize time sensitivity and adapt accordingly Proven capability for confidentiality Core Competencies:Responsible for analyzing and underwriting up to a $30M book of business to meet capital metric and combined ratio goals.Lead and develop direct report(s) - includes organization of workflow and expectations per member of the teamProvide coaching, training and mentorship guidance to Underwriter II's, Underwriter I's and Underwriter Assistants.Responsible for developing positive producer relationships and fostering pre-existing partnerships.Collaborating with the larger Commercial Lines team and other departments to further develop and enhance VRU products and service operations.Leadership meetings - lead meetings &/or present topics with Senior Management TeamQualificationsBachelor's degree preferably in a related discipline (i.e.: Risk Management or similar); CPCU or other professional designations are a plusMinimum of 5 years of commercial underwriting experienceDemonstrated understanding of P&C underwriting principles and practicesHas the skills needed to underwrite individual accounts and support a portfolio underwriting approachVelocity Risk provides equal opportunity to everyone, and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment to anyone.We strive to ensure our employees have the best experience possible! We provide comprehensive and competitive benefits packs for our full-time employees.Medical, Dental, and Vision fully subsidized by VelocityHealth Savings Account with employer contributions401k after 6 months of employmentEducation and Certification Reimbursement and Bonus programsPaid Time off and company Holidays with floating holidays for flexibilityGym membership reimbursementsVolunteer rewards and "give-back" initiativesIn-office lunch provided We are a hybrid team with 3 days in office, 2 days remote.Velocity Risk participates in E-Verify.

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