Description:
Make a difference with a career in insurance
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the 'Golden Rule' to our daily operations. To put this into action, we are looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
If you are ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us
With a commitment to excellence and building strong agency relationships, our Sales and Marketing department is looking for a property and casualty field territory underwriter. As a field-based underwriter, you will play a critical role in evaluating, assessing, and pricing risks while leading profitable growth for our agency partners in your territory. This position is for our Eastern Washington territory.
Positions serving territories away from our headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio are fully remote, but located within the specified territory.
Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $152,000 annually. Our competitive compensation package is based on the applicant's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be ready to:
underwrite: analyzing risks, pricing, negotiating, and making informed decisions on commercial business
market: selling & soliciting of business across all the business units available within the territory to build a strong, diverse agency relationships
develop the territory: leads territory in strategic plan development, ownership, and execution of enterprise-wide growth and profit within territory, including new agency appointments
lead agencies: achieves deep relationships with and understanding of each assigned agency relationship to build a diverse and profitable portfolio, delivering on our vision to be the best company serving independent agents by consistently being present within agency offices
provide leadership: partners with and leads other field disciplines within designated agency relationships to ensure their success by communication, support, and collaboration with team members
research the market: stays updated on industry trends, market conditions, emerging risks, primary competitors, and effectively communicates and makes informed decisions based on this information
Qualifications:
Be equipped with:
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
ability to work independently and make sound decisions
willingness to travel and visit agencies within territory regularly
strategic business plan development skills
passion for leading
a valid driver's license
Bring education and experience from:
bachelor's degree
proven experience in underwriting, a minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience, more than 3 years preferred
relevant insurance industry certifications (e.g., Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), professional selling) are a plus
Enhance your talents
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you're new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy benefits and amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.?
Embrace a diverse team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.