About the Company
Central Insurance has been family owned and operating since 1876, and we’re just getting started. We’re a property and casualty insurance group that believes great work starts with Integrity, thrives on strong Relationships, and never settles for less than Excellence. With over $2B in assets and an A (Excellent) A.M. Best rating, we offer stability, opportunity, and a team you’ll actually enjoy being part of. We make a difference for our policyholders by providing excellent service and being there in the greatest times of need.
About the Role
As a Small Business Underwriter, you’ll help Central fulfill its promise to its customers by effectively managing your assigned territory, building strong relationships with agents, writing a profitable book of business, and providing top-notch service.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 1 years of experience in Insurance
- Or 3 years of experience in Insurance
- Commercial Lines Underwriting experience preferred
What you’ll do
- Manages and underwrites assigned book of small business to achieve profitability and meet financial objectives
- Selects profitable new small business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred
- Classifies and prices risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits
- Develops and maintains strong internal relationships within the underwriting team and with other business units such as loss control, customer service, claims, product, and marketing
Hiring Range
$76,850–$105,000 represents typical starting salaries and is a portion of the full pay range for the role.
Starting pay is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and certifications. The full pay range is broader and is designed to provide employees with meaningful opportunities for salary growth as they develop their skills, increase proficiency, and advance in the role.
Total Rewards
Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives.
Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, generous paid leave, and long-term financial security.
For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits.
Work Authorization
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information. #LI-CM1 #LI-Hybrid