This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-office days at our Plano, TX Regional office.
This position can be filled at the Underwriter Senior, Underwriter Specialist or Underwriter Specialist Sr level, depending on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do
Our Underwriters within Sentry’s Regional unit work closely with independent agents to underwrite, price and program individual policies/accounts. You will:
Underwrite multi-line middle market accounts
Provide feedback to sales teams and underwriting management regarding trends and issues within their assigned territory, and provide solutions
Work with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met
Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace and emerging industry issues
Complete assigned project work requiring a high level of technical knowledge
Perform other job-related duties including training, presenting, attending sales meetings, traveling to agents, participating in audits, and covering desks for other Underwriters
Work closely with sales personnel to obtain information needed to properly underwrite, price, and program individual policies/accounts
Work on the more complex underwriting assignments through the use of manuals, established procedures, and information collected. Refer business outside of authority limit
Be responsible for underwriting of the more complex, larger accounts and reinsurance placements.
Evaluate established procedures for effectiveness and recommend change
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
What it Takes
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of related work experience underwriting middle market accounts for an Underwriter Senior, 5+ years of related work experience an Underwriter Specialist, 8+ years experience for an Underwriter Specialist Sr
Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience
Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line product line insurance concepts and terminology
Comprehensive knowledge of reinsurance procedures
Excellent analytical, human relations and communication skills
Ability to meet limited travel requirements
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest
Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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