Fortune 1000 Life Insurance Company is looking for a High Energy Sales
Professions with Life Insurance or Financial Service background. Will
oversee internal Sales force of twenty (20) people at two (2) locations.
Will provide leadership, training & customer service and assist in meeting
defined sales goals. Must have seven (7) + years experience in successful
Life Insurance sales. Person may work from with company’s Vermont or Texas
location. Very good relocation package. See attached job description.

Fortune 1000 Life Insurance Company is looking for a High Energy Sales
Professions with Life Insurance or Financial Service background. Will
oversee internal Sales force of twenty (20) people at two (2) locations.
Will provide leadership, training & customer service and assist in meeting
defined sales goals. Must have seven (7) + years experience in successful
Life Insurance sales. Person may work from with company’s Vermont or Texas
location. Very good relocation package. See attached job description.

The position encompasses environmental underwriting to include reviewing,
analyzing, accepting, and declining risks to ensure profitability.
Communicate with underwriting management and national environmental product
line leader on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make
recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when
appropriate. Underwrite and select new business that will produce an
underwriting profit. Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from
information provided. Review terms, conditions and pricing. Underwrite
renewal business and handle related servicing. Implement corrective measures
on renewal accounts as needed. Monitor producers for profitability and
production. Market products to producers by coordinating marketing plan
with regional and national marketing associates. Participate in audits
and/or underwriting meetings as required.

Desired Background:


Minimum 10 years of underwriting expertise in surplus lines, with at least 5
years in the environmental field.

Proven, recent expertise in complex environmental underwriting

Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of
positions of increasing responsibility.

Four year college degree in environmental or a related science preferred.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PC literate with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business
environment

Up to 25% travel

Underwrite and control various classes of business in assigned territory to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks for company profitability. Develop forms and coverages, and coordinate with other departments as necessary. Communicate with management on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures. Participate in audits and/or underwriting meets as required.

Requirements: Minimum 5-10 years professional liability experience with heavy focus on medical. Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. Must be PC literate with emphasis on Word, and have the aptitude to learn new applications as may be required to perform daily job functions. Must be available for some travel.

Ability to produce and underwrite new and renewal business from assigned
agents/brokers in a market segment. Consistently achieve budgeted financial
results, (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new
business, premium collection and expense management).
Underwrite and assess risk for Commercial Bond products and accounts in a
market segment. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority
and make appropriate recommendations to Division manager.
Within authority limit, make quick sound decisions and negotiate terms and
conditions consistent with company established requirements standards and
within submission timeframe.
Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information and
adherence to documentation standards.
Develop and leverage productive agency/client relationships through a high
level of visibility with agents, brokers and clients and a disciplined
(i.e., planning and follow-up for agent/broker and prospective end customer
visits/meetings) in support of business objectives.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with Home Office colleagues.
Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick
response, knowledge of products).
Convince / persuade others to help achieve underwriting, sales and
production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
§ Bachelors Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or
accounting, or, equivalent work experience
§ Minimum of 4 years of Commercial Surety underwriting experience of which
at least 2 years is current Commercial Surety underwriting experience
§ Proven competency in financial analysis and general underwriting
§ Strong interpersonal skills
§ Effective written and verbal communication skills
§ Must have the ability to work independently and have a business focus
Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word