Find & Apply For Insurance Underwriter Jobs in Dryden, New York

Overview Marketing Department Purpose The Marketing Department appoints, supports, and develops agency partners and helps communicate Dryden Mutual's products, underwriting appetite, and approach to personal and commercial property risks.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with appointed agencies throughout the assigned territory.
• Conduct regular agency visits and communicate company products, underwriting appetite, programs, initiatives, and service expectations.
• Identify opportunities for profitable growth within existing and prospective agencies.
• Manage an assigned territory of appointed and prospective agencies and organize travel, follow-up, and agency contact effectively.
• Monitor territory activity, market conditions, and competitive developments, and communicate relevant observations to management and internal partners.
• Partner with Underwriting and other departments to address agency needs, evaluate opportunities, and support profitable business.
• Support agency development, appointments, training, and relationship management, as assigned.
• Demonstrate a consistently high level of customer service to agents, policyholders, claimants, and coworkers.
• Understand the personal and commercial insurance markets and the external and internal factors that affect them.
• Apply company products and underwriting guidelines appropriately, including recognizing when business is not suitable for Dryden Mutual.
• Maintain open, timely, and professional communication between agents and the company.
• Encourage ideas and solutions that support continuous improvement, collaboration, and the company's common aim.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and respect for confidential information. Core Competencies
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Commitment to learning and professional development
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Adaptability and openness to change
• Effective communication and conflict resolution
• Respect for people, differing ideas, and confidentiality
• Approachability and professionalism
• Independent judgment, organization, and follow-through Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional agency relationships.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and territory-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal departments.
• Proficiency with computers, standard office technology, and applicable business systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate written and oral instructions and business information.

Supervisory Responsibility None. Work Environment This position is field-based and operates in professional office environments throughout the assigned territory. The employee may visit multiple business locations in a day and must plan travel around changing road and weather conditions. The position routinely uses computers, phones, printers, and other standard office equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. The employee must be able to communicate effectively, use a computer and other office equipment, remain seated or stand for periods of time, and travel by vehicle to agency and company locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Schedule This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs. Travel and Residency Requirements

• Frequent travel, up to 150 days per year, may be required to visit appointed and prospective agencies, attend meetings at the home office, and participate in off-site training.
• A valid New York State driver's license and the ability to travel safely on company business are required.
• The employee must reside within the Central New York, Mohawk Valley, or North Country territory. Education and Experience
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the property-casualty insurance industry.
• Insurance designation or certification preferred, such as CPCU, CIC, AINS, or AIC.

Other Duties This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Property & Casualty Insurance:

3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Dryden, NY 13053 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Dryden, NY 13053