New Business Underwriter - Commercial Real Estate Umbrella

About the role

Distinguishedis a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents across 14 specialty lines and growing. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work. You will be a Commercial Lines Underwriter on the Real Estate Umbrella Program team which specializes and serves a variety of real estate such as Condo, Apartments, Retail, Office, and Light Industrial for New Business . You will be responsible for pipeline management, risk selection, qualification, pricing within the program guidelines. This includes working and negotiating directly with brokers and carriers to ensure the accuracy of underwriting information, determines eligibility within program guidelines, and ensures insurance files are well documented and servicing Broker’s change requests. RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate professionally and effectively with our broker customers and sales staff on new business including midterm servicing, within authority. Support the Product Manager with administration and monitoring of underwriting processes, guidelines and applications. Evaluate submissions to ensure proper risk selection, premium and coverage. Adhere to rating rules with proper file documentation. Gather competitor information, market intelligence, and understand trends to identify opportunities for improvements to products and pricing. Manage renewal list to maximize policy retention. Provide and create solutions for a broad range of inquiries from brokers and team members. Monitor data entry and processing to ensure data integrity. Communicates with insurance brokers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks, respond to questions and address issues. Develop relationships with both external and internal customers. Promote teamwork and organizational success, while accepting accountability and ownership, celebrating successes and learning from past mistakes. Deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction, in all modes of communication. Identify opportunities to improve underwriting efficiencies. Successfully complete Peer/Self Audits every month. Work independently within deadlines while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders. Participate in other company projects and new initiatives. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience. Commercial Real Estate knowledge and experience preferred. Property and Casualty insurance license required (6 months preparation time permitted) Analytical and quantitative skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills. Must be self-driven, detail oriented, and possess strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization. Some travel may be required from time to time for team and broker meetings. LOCATION This is a remote position. COMPENSATION AND PERKS $65,000 - $80,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day). Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental. 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested. Life, disability and supplemental insurance. Growth and development opportunities. Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program and Telemedicine Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years. CORE VALUES Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core. #LI-MJ1 We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies. Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.