Specialty Project Underwriter

Specialty Project UnderwriterReporting to the Senior Underwriting Manager, the Specialty Project Underwriter supports the NIA Underwriting team by providing flexible capacity across accounts, maintaining a small assigned book of business, and contributing to team development initiatives. This role is designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure consistent underwriting practices, and support ongoing training and procedural improvements.ResponsibilitiesThe Specialty Project Underwriters' responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Assist in onboarding and training of new underwriting staff, including sharing best practices and technical guidanceContribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of underwriting procedures and guidelinesIdentify opportunities for process efficiencies and participate in implementation of workflow improvementsCross collaborates with Underwriting management, Service Hub department and other internal partners to ensure timely delivery of work product.Manage special tasks as assigned related to Mission 1 st and Sugar CRM systemsRegular review and maintenance of NIA Underwriting Intranet pageCommunicate special project updates to underwriting staff at department meetingsMaintain and manage a small, assigned book of nonprofit accounts, including risk evaluation, pricing, and coverage determinationProvide underwriting support across the nonprofit P&C portfolio, assisting team members with new business, renewals, and endorsements as neededAnalyze risk exposures, financials, and loss history to make sound underwriting decisions within delegated authorityServe as a resource for overflow work, special projects, and peak renewal periodsRequired SkillsStrong technical P&C underwriting knowledge and skillsIntermediate knowledge of ISO commercial class codes and CLM rules, forms, rating and regulatory requirementsStrong knowledge of NIAC polices and coverages and how they differ from competitor's forms and coverages.Strong knowledge of underwriting and pricing principles and the ability to use this knowledge to make underwriting and pricing decisions with little oversightResults-oriented, self-motivated problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skillsConsistent customer service focus for members and brokersAbility to organize and prioritize workload with little supervision and efficiently make sound business decisions within level of authorityCapacity to manage multiple tasks in response to both written and verbal requestsPC literate. Basic to intermediate skills with Word, Outlook and Power Point.

Intermediate skills in ExcelExpected to assist with training and development of staff. This includes the ability to do formal and informal training sessions/classesCandidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sharp attention to detail. This includes strong documentation skillsAbility to collaborate with other staff members and external constituentsMust have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly view computer screenMust have adequate hearing to perform job tasksExperience4 years of relevant underwriting experience required.Experience supporting multiple underwriters, delivering training and developing procedures preferred.Experience in a multi-state and multi-line commercial insurance environment preferredPrior experience working remotely from a home office 100% of the time is required for remote positionsEducation4-year degree (or directly-related equivalent experience) preferredCIC, AU, AINS or comparable designations preferredCompensation: The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the location, skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for additional incentive compensation upon achievement of individual and company goals.