Preferred Employers Insurance, A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers’ compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major Client Segments: Small Business, Mid-Larger Businesses and Programs (Groups & Association Members). The company’s distribution partners (agents & brokers) number 400 locations throughout the state. Preferred serves 11,000 policyholders and provides medical claims handling and claims management for policyholders as needed to care for injured workers. The company is rated A+ Superior by industry-rating organization, AM Best & Company.

The Production Underwriter is primarily responsible for:

1.  Risk Evaluation: Selection, retention, and pricing of new and existing business in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy and guidelines.
2. Broker Relationships: Pro-actively develops and fosters positive, professional relationships with the company’s agency partners in an effort to promote the company’s products and services.
3. Premium Growth: Works closely with Field Sales Managers in plan management of brokers. (i.e., Generation of submissions, target quote and bind hit ratios, co-working agency business plans and incentives.)
4. Underwriting Profit: Works closely with Field Sales Managers in the achievement of pricing targets and commission targets to meet company’s profitability objectives. 

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Selects new business and evaluates renewal accounts in accordance with company underwriting philosophy, established authority parameters, as well as written/verbal procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous attitude with agents. Responds quickly and ethically to all requests/issues.  Delivers on promises and promises only what can be delivered.
• Provides accurate and thorough education to agents about the company’s risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines.
• Achieves company growth objectives by consistently seeking new sales opportunities, soliciting desirable business, and diligent follow-up on quoted business.
• Travels (live and virtual) to agencies providing field underwriting, quoting and promotion of the company.
• Reviews claims activity, loss control surveys, and inspection reports for existing policies, handling as required.
• Resolves policy audit issues.
• Determines the appropriate course of action for policy changes, delegating to underwriting and/or processing assistants for handling.
• The Production Underwriter must be a team player, exhibit expertise and consistently exercise good judgment.

• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in California workers’ compensation underwriting, or equivalent, small business preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, decision-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong automation skills including MS Office products.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $95,000 annually
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role