UFG Insurance is hiring a Senior Production Underwriter to attract and underwrite middle market business in our Southwest Region. You will execute underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans, handle a renewal book, mentor team members, and represent UFG in the marketplace.

What You'll Do

Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management.
Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing risk and identifying exposures and controls.
Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls, setting appropriate terms and conditions for a profitable portfolio.
Document assigned files with your underwriting thought process.
Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members with complex risks.
Achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business unit strategies through effective portfolio management.
Achieve production goals within your assigned territory.
Conduct marketing, including in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds.
Prospect and develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities.
Collaborate with internal partners like Business Unit Underwriting, Sales, Risk Control, Legal, and Claims.
Complete agency reviews, capturing market opportunities and providing feedback.
Mentor and train team members, acting as a resource to answer questions and resolve escalated issues.
Represent the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and projects.
Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training and content.