Underwriting Analyst

Company Details:

A constellation in the southern hemisphere, Vela means "sails of a ship" in Latin. In 1996, Vela Insurance Services began operations writing excess and surplus lines casualty business. In the beginning, the primary focus was on construction and manufacturing risks but expanded to write a variety of general casualty and professional liability classes. Today, we offer both national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

The person in this position participates in underwriting accounts by gathering, synthesizing and clearly presenting all specific account information to underwriting to decide on the risk.

Gather underwriting information to properly evaluate commercial risks for acceptability within company guidelines. Underwrite for profit.

Research and solve more complicated problems and make decisions with supervision of underwriter or manager.

Review and summarize claims and loss information on individual risks and take the appropriate action.

Determine coverage and pricing options for routine commercial risks for underwriters.

Determine if a risk fits within the guidelines.

Identify unfavorable risk characteristics and take the appropriate underwriting action as directed.

Maintain quality and time standards as established.

Stay informed and knowledgeable about current industry issues and activities.

Draft quotes for underwriters based on individual risk characteristics.

Issue quotes, declinations and other communications to brokers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Four (4) year College Degree.

Excellent math, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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Additional Company Details:

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

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 Details:

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Permanent