Underwriter (Sports & Entertainment)

The Sports & Entertainment Underwriter will analyze and evaluate insurance risks, develop profitable broker relationships, and meet underwriting goals within the excess and surplus lines segment of James River Insurance.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
• Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
• Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
• Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
• Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
• Proven problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
• Solid customer service and relationship building skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.