Commercial Lines Underwriter & Team Lead

Company: Brown & Brown Insurance
Location: Missoula
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Big Sky Underwriters is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter & Team Lead to join its growing team in Missoula, Montana! WHO WE ARE: Big Sky Underwriters is a leading independent Managing General Agency located in Missoula, Montana. As a General Agency, we represent many property and casualty insurance companies offering products to individuals and companies delivered solely through retail agents. Over the years, Big Sky Underwriters has grown steadily building relationships with agents placing risks in many States including Idaho, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington & Wyoming. The original General Agency was established in 1955 and began operating as Big Sky Underwriters in 1987. In 2008, Big Sky Underwriters was acquired by Hull & Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Insurance. The core values of Big Sky Underwriters include integrity, quality, honesty, the highest of service standards and insurance education. Our guiding principles support our staff, agent, and company relationships by providing a relaxed, professional work environment where teamwork, courtesy, respect and active listening are values practiced every day. WHO YOU ARE: You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun, collaborative environments. You have a client-focused attitude and value the importance of professionalism and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are an effective networker who can build and maintain lasting relationships. You have a talent for persuasion, motivation, influence, and negotiation. WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop new agents and territories for all accounts above the premium threshold as established by the Agency President
• Quote, issue, and service Property & Casualty accounts by evaluating the submissions for acceptability to company underwriting guidelines
• Possess primary underwriting responsibility for book of business to include accounts above the premium threshold as established by the PCL
• Maintain daily workflow in by analyzing, handling, or forwarding to the Assistant Underwriters for processing
• Oversee operations of their team and book of business
• Ensure Quality Control compliance
• Foster and seek relationships with teammates across all levels of Big Sky Underwriters and Brown & Brown
• Ensure compliance with government agencies and corporate policies and procedures
• Pursue a course of professional development
• Attend training sessions, courses, etc. to maintain up-to-date skills
• Always conduct the highest level of confidentiality
• Other duties as needed Required Skills WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years underwriting experience
  • Successful track record in insurance sales
  • Experience leading a team and managing teammates
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills PERKS OF THE JOB:
    • Base salary + commission
    • Unlimited earning potential
    • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
    • Paid time off
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program Contact Please apply using the "Apply Now" button above. For technical difficulties with applying please email hrausch@bbins.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants. Stock Quote: Brown & Brown, Inc. NYSE: BRO 43.09 USD -0.81 (-1.85%)

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