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Commercial Underwriter Sr.

Employer
Sentry
Location
Madison
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Office and Administration
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking result driven individuals to fulfill a critical part in the production and underwriting of policies. As one of our premier Underwriters, you'll be part of a team that stimulates production through independent agencies and then reviews insurance applications and evaluates their potential risk to Sentry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Underwriters within Sentry's Regional unit work closely with independent agents to underwrite, price and program individual policies/accounts. This position resides in the Madison, WI Regional office.

In addition, you'll:

* Underwrite multi-line accounts
* Proactively provide feedback to sales teams and underwriting management regarding trends and issues within their assigned territory, and provide solutions
* Work with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met
* Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace and emerging industry issues
* Complete assigned project work requiring a high level of technical knowledge
* Perform other job-related duties including training, presenting, attending sales meetings, traveling to agents, participating in audits, and covering desks for other Underwriters

WHAT IT TAKES

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
* 5-8 years of related work experience including Construction Industry underwriting experience preferred
* Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience
* Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred
* Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line product line insurance concepts and terminology
* Excellent analytical, human relations and communication skills
* Ability to meet limited travel requirements

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

There is a reason why Sentry made Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2017, 2018, and 2019. At Sentry, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. So, we provide a perfect mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness. Below are some benefits that you'll receive.

* Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
* Generous Paid-Time Off Plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
* 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help fund your future.
* Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
* Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
* Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
* Volunteer Time Off so you can dedicate time to the community.
* Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

HOW YOU'LL APPLY

If you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.

ABOUT SENTRY

All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Kaitlyn Ford

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