The RoleAs we expand into North America, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Commercial Underwriter to join and help build our new team. You will be responsible for overseeing the underwriting process, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and industry regulations. You will have strong leadership abilities, possess excellent analytical skills and have a thorough understanding of risk assessment and management. You will also have the opportunity to help build out our different industry verticals and Underwriting Team.About SafetyCulture CareSafetyCulture Care (MGA) is an innovative insurance and technology solution tailored specifically for underserved small and medium-sized enterprises to help them run a better, safer business. Our approach emphasizes proactively managing risks through our mobile-first platform with AM Best A - (Excellent) or better carrier partners. Unlike traditional insurers, we prioritize helping customers by providing both knowledge and the tools to easily implement a SafetyCulture. By integrating insurance with the SafetyCulture technology platform, we offer unparalleled visibility into business operations, leveraging insights from over 1 billion checks, connected assets, IoT, and sensors. Our mission is to identify and help mitigate potential risks while providing competitively priced, high-quality insurance products for those utilizing SafetyCulture.What will I be doing?Perform complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are metKey stakeholder in building out products in our policy admin, underwriting automation, guidelines and pricing processesBuild a profitable book of businessEvaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelinesEffectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomesMaintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting acceptance levels, systems and organizational guidelinesSupport effective communication of Product related issues across SafetyCulture CareManage key portfolios and relationships with intermediaries to effectively promote the product and raise the expertise of assigned agentsProvide technical expertise and guidance to team membersAbout youMinimum 5 years experience as a development underwriter, working in commercial insurance lines, GL, Property, Machinery Breakdown preferred.Minimum 2 years experience with Specialty or Surplus business preferredExperience growing and managing at least $5-10 million in written premium CPCU DesignationExperience across multiple industries such as Hospitality, Manufacturing, Retail with Food & Bev emphasis, a plusExisting Relationships in the Hospitality and/or Food & Bev (manufacturing, retail) or Franchise space, a plusTeam Player - you work effectively with cross-functional teams and can manage tasks and interests from many stakeholder groupsMotivation to expand, learn and grow with a high performing teamComfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environmentProactive, collaborative, and resilientProviding technical expertise and guidance to Product, Risk Solutions, Design & Delivery and Data & Analytics TeamsContribute to a culture of continuous improvementEncourage and promote knowledge sharing and learningMore than a jobEquity with high growth potential and a competitive salary401kGenerous Medical Insurance plansWellbeing initiatives such as subsidized fitness programs, EAP servicesPaid Parental LeaveAccess to professional and personal training and development opportunitiesHackathons, Workshops, Lunch & LearnsWe encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologiesQuarterly celebrations and team eventsClosing descriptionWe are committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. We seek to make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to create an even playing field for all candidates. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire SafetyCulture team we have built an incredible culture which has seen us recognised as a Best Place to Work in Australia, the US and the UK.Even if you do not meet every requirement listed in the ad, please consider applying for this role. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals with potential over a checklist of qualifications. Do not rule yourself out, hit that apply button if this job resonates with youYou can find out more about life at SafetyCulture via Youtube, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.To all recruitment agencies, we do not accept resumes or partnership opportunities. Please do not forward resumes to SafetyCulture or any of our employees. We are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
