Lead Underwriter, Commercial Lines - E & S (Remote)

Who We Are

NIP Group is a rapidly growing insurance service provider of specialty programs for commercial insurance brokers and carriers providing underwriting, distribution, product management, administration, and risk management services primarily by acting as a managing underwriter (MGA) and a Reciprocal Services Manager (RSM).

Our culture is one that empowers and encourages employees to be innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking. If you are interested in being a part of a growing, entrepreneurial spirited organization, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Position

Come join our growing team! Be the architect of a new E&S division with the backing of a well-capitalized MGA while working in a culture that values innovation, autonomy, and entrepreneurial thinking.  The Lead New Business Underwriter, E&S is such a unique and meaningful role - it really takes the right person who is excited about helping business owners and their insurance agents & brokers find the best insurance program. Passionate about being able to deliver the best product that is tailored fit, to meet the needs of our targeted contracting clients.

This is a frontline and production-oriented role. Your focus will be to ensure that we are selecting reputable, good fit and profitable landscaping accounts. Your entrepreneurial mindset, intelligent use of forms, ownership and solution orientation will enable you to overcome challenges and continue to build on the very proud tradition of the Land Pro Program. Reflecting the important business contribution this position makes it reports directly to our Construction Program Manager and work closely with the SVP of Specialty Programs.

What You’ll Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead New Business Underwriter, E&S to join our team, responsibilities include:

• Profitably underwrite and grow an assigned book of new and/or renewal commercial business for contractors on multi line basis with an emphasis on Non-Admitted General Liability. The initial focus would be on landscaping contractors with future potential to have a key role in expansion into other industries.
• Work with Program Manager/Director to develop and execute go to market strategies for future expansion into contracting space.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with the assigned agents and brokers through quick problem solving and a highly responsive and exceptional service experience.
• Quickly prioritize opportunities, evaluate and price risk and offer/negotiate customized coverage, deductible and terms and conditions based on the individual risk characteristics to best meet the insureds needs, in compliance with program guidelines and based on a rigorous analysis of the application, COPE, loss runs, risk control reports and the applicant’s financial position.
• Educate agents and brokers on the programs risk appetite and target market, the program product and service differentiations and encourage them to submit their accounts with highly desirable characteristics.
• Collaborate with Program Manager/Director to execute against new business and renewal retention strategies
• Prepare thorough and succinct referrals to Staff Underwriting and/or Carrier
• Maintain an established loss ratio and meet assigned production goals
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Successful completion of technical insurance coursework toward such designations as CPCU, ARM and AU is preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of direct underwriting experience with focus on non-admitted General Liability line of business for contracting and related exposures.
• Strong track record of solving complex problems, designing creative solutions and producing profitable underwriting results and growth
• Familiarity with multiple rating and issuance systems

Competencies

• Results and goal driven mentality with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong negotiation skills with high sales acumen.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to create and strengthen internal and external relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, integrity and follow through
• Resourceful, independent thinker with the desire to be part of a high-performance team and culture
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

What You'll Receive

At NIP Group, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. For that reason, we provide a perfect mix 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.
• Progressive Paid-Time Off program for you to enjoy time out of the office, including time off for volunteering and life events.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts to ease taxes on spending.
• Discounts in retail and entertainment.