GBLI | Global Indemnity
provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses - and we're on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.
What GBLI offers you:
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
Paid Parental Leave
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Company-sponsored social events
Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee
Essential Duties & Functions
Manage assigned programs that support the growth & profitability objectives established by the business unit. Create strategic agency management plans that encompasses production and loss ratio targets as well as travel and marketing plans
Participate in product, rate review and underwriting guideline development.
Evaluate, assess and apply core underwriting techniques to individual risks to determine acceptance, declination or modification of terms in accordance with established company guidelines
Underwrite and handle endorsement requests, premium audits issues, cancellation and reinstatements, etc.
Provide 24-hour or better response time on new business submissions. Work collaboratively with other underwriters in the unit to maintain 24-hour response time standard.
Prompt response to phone calls and emails.
Respond to department of insurance complaints and inquiries
Educate and train agents on United National products and underwriting systems
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelors degree and 6 years' Property and Casualty Underwriting experience required or equivalent education and experience
Strong technical aptitude in general liability and property risks; experience underwriting Excess and Surplus lines preferred
Knowledge working with wholesale distribution channel preferred
Overnight travel within the assigned territory is expected and required (approximately 10-20%); the ability to efficiently plan/manage agency visits and travel time will be essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required
Excellent analytical and marketing skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
The ability to work collaboratively in a team with other underwriters and/or home office staff
Strong computer skills are a necessity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Professional designations (CPCU, AU, ETC.) are a plus
Knowledge of insurance rating methodology and facultative property placement is a plus
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