As an Underwriting Specialist at Oxford Risk Management Group, you will be required to execute critical thinking and should have strong communication skills, a high level of organization, the ability to multitask often, and be able to consistently provide world class customer service to our clients. The Underwriting Specialist must be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment, that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community oriented.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of property and casualty insurance policies and the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

The Underwriting Specialist will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Analyze P&C Insurance policies for completion and to identify gaps in coverageAnalyze loss runs/claims history and propose appropriate terms & conditions as necessary.Complete commercial policy intake formsConduct underwriting calls with clients to discuss uninsured, or underinsured risks, and obtain appropriate data for actuarial pricingReview policy renewal information, develop and underwrite a renewal position, and provide a quote summary with supporting documentation to be approved for sign-offSubmit case files for risk analysis reporting, and actuarial pricingReview large amounts of information and raw data for accuracySend underwriting documents to clients to support suggested eligible coverages for current policy yearExplain definitions of Oxford’s various lines of coveragesReview and coordinate with the Claims Department for underwriting sign-off

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required5+ years of underwriting experience required2+ years of experience reviewing commercial property & casualty policies & servicing claims requiredP&C license or industry designation preferredP&C background reviewing policies to ensure complete files and identifying gaps in coverageStrong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and accuracyExceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsProficiency in all Microsoft Office products with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft ExcelDemonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilitiesHighly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independentlyProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and responseDemonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentForward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutionsCaptive insurance experience is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional travel

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