Sr Underwriting Specialist – Commercial Markets – Atlanta, GA Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Sr Underwriting Specialist

• Commercial Markets
• Atlanta, GA PMA Companies United States, Georgia, Atlanta Jun 10, 2025 Back
  Sr Underwriting Specialist
• Commercial Markets
  #4610
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Job Description:

In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection, rejection, and pricing of complex risks. Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepare reports accordingly. Participate in the development of agency management strategy and contribute to the development and execution of agency plans. Develop client relationships and coordinates service team efforts. Provide technical guidance to coworkers. Through technical collaboration and guidance, work within established authority on assignments of increasing complexity. Geographic territory includes the Southeast.

Responsibilities:

Effectively identify, market and underwrite prospective accounts in targeted industries
Direct and monitor underwriting activities as required to produce positive profit and expense results within area of responsibility
Develop strong relationships with local Brokers/Agents and effectively articulate PMA’s appetite. Solicit, review, and coordinate new business opportunities with agents and service team
Demonstrate high level of planning and organizational skills to effectively manage workload and outside activities
Exhibit high levels of teamwork, leadership, customer service, and persistence
Provide strong analytical ability, and sound judgment to make informed and accurate decisions
Show initiative to handle territorial assignments, developing individual plans for successfully meeting key goals
Consult with Risk Control and Claims Representatives to bring value-added service to customers
Develop business plan with each assigned agent for profitability of book, growth, and renewal strategies
Provide feedback to agents, producers, and internal management to focus on business plans and efficiencies.
Demonstrate commitment to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• MBA and/or CPCU preferred
  Seven years’ experience in Commercial Lines Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation underwriting
  Strong technical skills in Workers Compensation, Property, General Liability, Automobile, and Umbrella
  Established experience working with clients in the Southeast is preferred.

Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Self-motivated individual with a proven track record of premium growth and profitability in handling a book of business. Superior marketing skills and familiarity working with agents and brokers of all types.