6.15.22 Texas Mutual: Underwriterr II/ Senior Underwriter
There are three openings for this position: one in Austin, one in Houston, one in Dallas.
Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
About this Position
At Texas Mutual, recently named in the top 5 best large companies to work for in Texas, we're on a mission to build a stronger, safer Texas. As the leading workers' compensation provider in Texas, we help injured workers return to a productive life, give businesses the tools to succeed, invest in our communities, and empower our employees to make an impact.
We are hiring for an experienced Underwriter, who will assess and calculate the risk of loss for policyholders with complex risks. This is achieved by defining the terms and conditions of the coverage, establishing appropriate premium rates that are paid to achieve our underwriting and profit goals, and meeting corporate production goals. You will work with our agents in writing and servicing complex accounts within assigned authority levels.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
In this role, you will:
- Write new and renewal workers' compensation insurance policies to meet company written premium goals.
- Evaluate applications, reports, information, and coverage requests and apply departmental and regulatory guidelines to determine risk acceptability.
- Negotiate account pricing and coverage with agents within a designated level of authority.
- Participate in the management and development of an assigned group of agents through field visits, completion of service requests, and identifying and pursuing appropriate business opportunities.
- Analyze workload, establish priorities, and manage the desk to focus on agents' needs, while meeting quality and time service standards for processing.
It's required that you:
- Have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and experience.
- Have at least two years' experience or equivalent education, training and experience for Underwriter II. At least five years' experience or equivalent education, training and experience for Senior Underwriter.
It would be great to also have:
- CPCU, CIC, ARM and other recognized industry-related designations.
- Valid driver's license.
Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:
Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by either working remotely or collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.
Our Benefits:
- Flex- hybrid work environment for most positions
- Performance bonus
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
- 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Three weeks’ time off for vacation
- Generous sick, holiday and volunteer time off
- Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
- Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
- Free identity theft protection
- Free 2nd medical opinion service
- Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
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