Job Description

Who We Are

For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more.

About the Position

Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking an Underwriter to join our Glatfelter Public Entity team.  Our new associate will be responsible for underwriting and managing a book of business within an assigned territory.  Working within a specific underwriting authority, the Underwriter independently qualifies and prices new and renewal business consistent with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives.  The Underwriter is also responsible for servicing accounts in accordance with service standards.  

What We’re Looking For

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Property & Casualty Underwriter, or 3 to 5 years of industry experience as an underwriting assistant, CSR or agent/ agency management.
• B.A. degree in insurance, business or related field preferred and/or professional insurance coursework
• Must attain or be working toward AU, CPCU, ARM designation or comparable higher insurance education
• Must have or attain within three (3) months current property-casualty license for state of residence and other licenses as may be required.
• Must have a working knowledge of all commercial insurance.
• Analytical ability is required to exercise underwriting judgment and make decisions.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle tasks on a priority basis required to maintain consistent high quality and quantity of work.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Effective oral and written communication skills including formal and informal presentation skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Good research skills and detail oriented
• Proficient in IT tools, and software applications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes underwriting qualification and pricing of new business and renewal submissions, using discretion and independent judgment to accept, reject or modify submission proposal.
• Underwriter is responsible for producers and/or account relationship building and is the primary point of contact for producers in his/or her assigned region.
• Analyzes and reviews underwriting information including applications, MVR's, loss notifications, loss runs, inspections, financial reports, websites, supplemental applications, budgets, and audits
• Demonstrates working knowledge of program forms and endorsements, including various manuscript forms required on more complex accounts and program rating methodology.
• Responsible for accuracy of final policy product and complies with all quality control and state filing requirements
• Monitors risk control and claims activities.
• Maintains OnBase files consistent with standard file procedures

Why Choose Glatfelter?

Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and volunteer needs.  

We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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