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CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter II – Middle Market Workers Compensation in Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX. In this key role, you will support short- and long-term business strategies to drive profitable growth through sound underwriting and effective agency marketing. This role also provides training, coaching, and development to less experienced staff. Job Responsibilities Analyzes middle market workers compensation accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls. Adheres to individual authority levels. Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines. Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations. Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results. Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel. Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally. Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships. Serves as a resource to other in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Handles advanced level of reviews. Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy. Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration. Qualifications/Competencies BS/BA college degree resulting in the knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance or marketing. Minimum of 7 years of commercial insurance experience. Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting. Strong sales and marketing skills are required which includes the ability to qualify opportunities and close deals. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills Analytical skills and attention to detail. General Insurance program (INS) Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Benefits Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan). Employees will accrue 0.0846 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 22 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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