CGL Underwriter

We are seeking a highly skilled CGL Underwriter to join our team at DGA Careers. As a CGL Underwriter, you will play a critical role in managing the workflow of our Commercial General Liability practice, with a focus on building a profitable book of business.

• Underwriting and Risk Management: Act as an Underwriter in managing the workflow of a developing Commercial General Liability practice, with limited responsibility for other lines of business as well, where there are compatible needs.
• Contract Adherence: Adhere to our underwriting contracts, demonstrating good judgement in building a profitable book of CGL business.
• Quality Standards: Adhere to internal standards of quality, demonstrating coherent logic and decision-making in risk selection and pricing throughout the conduct of underwriting new and renewal business.
• Renewal Management: Manage the renewal process of a CGL book of business, communicating with brokers to facilitate a smooth renewal process.
• Team Collaboration: Work interactively as a team member, balancing scarce resources with our customer service targets.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage invoicing and billing processes on your own work as required, with contribution to the team effort.
• Policy Management: Manage endorsements, certificates, inspections and other work items tangential to the placement of the core policy (with some support).
• Business Strategy: Support business strategies to effectively achieve profit and growth objectives through sound underwriting and responsible marketing.
• Market Presence: Support strategic business plans designed to increase the presence of the business group in the market; retain the appropriate mix of business; and achieve overall growth and profit objectives.
• Process Improvement: Make recommendations to product line and business unit management on process improvement, product development and marketing objectives and participate in their fulfillment.
• Broker Relationships: Develop and maintain broker relationships to reach positive outcomes.
• Team Support: Act as a resource for more junior underwriters and for non-CGL Underwriters exposed to CGL underwriting.

• Education: Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma.
• Certification: CIP designation or working towards.
• Experience: 3+ years of CGL underwriting experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of CGL Lines risks, classification and coverage options. Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision.
• Skills: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines. Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills. Proven team player and energetic personality.