With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers' compensation industry, Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best. Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide, Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers' compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results.

 

All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers. Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P.

 

For further information about Key Risk please visit www.KeyRisk.com

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Underwriter to join our Specialty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the division’s profit plan through proper risk selection, agency/broker management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition.  

 

Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Underwrite temporary staffing accounts within established underwriting authority
• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned brokers and agents
• Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
• Comply with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
• Establishes a knowledge base of broker needs, staff, and contracted insurers
• Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities to obtain and retain profitable business
  Contributes to agency evaluations, goal setting and development plans

• BA/BS Degree
• CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred
• 3 - 5 years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of  loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
• Temporary staffing experience preferred
• 3-5 years of marketing experience working with independent agents and/or wholesale brokers
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Ability to remain positive and calm in times of stress
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed

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

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