• Job Description

  Req#: R25_0000001002

  Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

  Hull & Company is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our growing team in Dallas, TX!

  The Associ a t e Underwriter reviews insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate individuals and groups for insurance and accepts or rejects applications by performing the following duties.

  How You Will Contribute

  • examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property,

  • reviews company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks, and evaluates possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance,

  • underwrite or broker risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws . Secure payments on risks bound or written

  • review, analyze and underwrite risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders; use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies,

  • markets and meets with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business,

  • understand and extend Company facilities, utilizing binding authorities or brokering risks when required to successfully negotiate a placement; be responsible for your underwriting results

  • see that coding on specific required forms are completed and utilized ,

  • service and perpetuate existing business, produce new business, and have a keen awareness of priorities,

  • instruct and train processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy

  • provide guidance and training to the processors and assistants, to enable them to reduce the underwriter’s clerical workload, and to develop basic underwriting and brokering skills and techniques,

  • foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies, and competitors.

  Licenses and Certifications:

  • P&C State licensed.

  Skills & Experience to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university is desired or five years insurance experience, two years of which are as an underwriting assistant.

  • Experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting

  Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

  We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

  • Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
  • Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

  Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

  The Power To Be Yourself

  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

• About the company

  We craft insurance differently by using our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver exceptional service and solutions.

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