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Territory Underwriting Specialist (Santa Rosa, California)

Overview

Sentry’s dedication to customers is embodied by our best associates. At Sentry, our associates take care of our customers with a passion for service and quality business results. We are currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated and results driven individual to fulfill a highly skilled position as a Territory Underwriter Specialist. As a Territory Underwriter Specialist for our Pacific operation, you’ll market and underwrite Sentry’s products and services to select Commercial Lines independent agents and brokers in a defined territory. You will manage and coordinate the sales and placement of middle market business with premium sizes up to $500K in a wide variety of classes and lines of business.
 

What You'll Do

The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. The ideal candidate will work from home and reside in the Northern California territory and report to the Irvine Regional Office.
In addition, you’ll:
• Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
• Evaluate, underwrite and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
• Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
• Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions

 

What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience with property and casualty business
• 7-10 years of experience with an insurance carrier, commercial agency or brokerage (underwriting 7+ yrs)
• Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
• Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
• Highly motivated self starter with the drive to be a top performer
• Exceptional communication, organization and selling skills
• Strong business and pipeline development skills
• Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record