Underwriter, Plainview

Job Summary:

This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for  insurance  placement . Uses knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks when compared to guidelines of programs available. Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, regular mail and personal contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Reviews applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the program(s) available.

+ Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review.

+ Evaluate the loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency.

+ May rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating.

+ Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.

+ Prepares quotations for agents and answers question...