Role Description The Underwriter I position is responsible for profitability, growth, and retention of assigned book of business, in support of company goals and objectives, by managing account activities and following sound practices (marketing/soliciting/underwriting/production) and service standards on their assigned book/team of new and renewal business. Essential Functions - Underwrite risks for assigned producers, and/or assigned team or jurisdiction, within established guidelines and within personal authority level. - Review, quote, and bind new submissions and renewal business within company standards and systems. - Meet all current, pre-established, premium production objectives by writing profitable business within the established company standards and systems. - Market First Light products to brokers, prospects, and insureds, including travel to producer/prospect locations. - Serve as an active participant of the underwriting team to meet objectives, as well as identify and resolve teamwork issues. - Accurately document files with account analysis, underwriting, and financial documentation, within established standards. - Build and effectively maintain successful relationships with clients and carriers. - Assist in training all new underwriting personnel, including participation in training sections. - Review all activities relating to the public, customers and companies to avoid issues involving potential errors and omissions. - Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development. Qualifications - 1-3 Years of previous commercial underwriting (casualty risk) preferred. - Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in related work experience. - Insurance-related certifications/designations (CIC, INS, CPCU, AU) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Analytical and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines. - Effective negotiation and critical thinking skills. - Proven and demonstrated commitment to a results-driven performance. - Ability to function effectively within established regulations, guidelines, and procedures, and make decisions accordingly. - Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions, as well as prepare and maintain complex records and files. - Effectively operate with a commitment to quality, integrity, and ethical functions. - Ability to build and maintain successful relationships. - Strong computer skills, with a focus on the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) as well as effectively utilize the agency management systems. - Ability to travel, occasionally overnight, approximately 10%. - Ability to work within a fast-paced, changing priority environment. - Self-motivated, with the initiative to prioritize and be self-directed. - Regular and punctual attendance is required. - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues and managers, across all levels. - Ability to promote and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies, and the Agency. - Ability to successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality. Working Conditions and Reasonable Accommodations - Fast-paced, multi-tasking, office environment with periodic high disruption and changing priorities. - Ability to perform approximately 80% sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently. - Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. - Requires operation of a computer workstation, including keyboard and video display. - All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physical or mental impairment.