Sr Marketing Underwriter
Company: SFM Companies (SFM Mutual Insurance)
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Do you want to work for a company that values you as an employee
and person, and offers an excellent benefit package? In this role,
you will underwrite Workers' Compensation insurance policy's by
growing and maintaining a profitable and diversified book of
business. You will work with a variety of agents and brokers
showcasing SFM as an insurer of choice for Workers' Compensation
Insurance while we grow our footprint in Indiana. SFM offers a
robust benefit package that includes all the perks you need to
navigate your work-life journey.
SFM, a MN based company, is growing and adding a Sr Marketing
Underwriter in Indiana. As a Sr Marketing Underwriter in Indiana,
you will be part of a multi-functional team underwriting workers'
compensation policies focusing on mid-market business. This is a
fully remote position and is a new position given our growth and
expansion in the state of Indiana. Our Marketing Underwriters use
relevant facts to make sound decisions to determine whether to
underwrite new business or renew current business on accounts.
Developing and maintaining agency/broker relationships is key to
achieving success with new business goals, retention of renewals
and loss experience. Decisions made are consistent with company and
team goals and objectives. Identifying trends and underwriting
practices that could impact the team's book of business will be a
responsibility.
This a fully remote position working in Indiana, and applicants
must live in or around the Indianapolis, IN area.
Salary Range: $80,340 to $112,475 per year
Our benefits include:
Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
Flexible hybrid work environment
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
Company contributions to help pay off student loans
Monthly home internet allowance
Free life insurance, STD & LTD
Opportunities for annual gainshare bonus
Pet insurance
Generous PTO
9 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Annual company-wide volunteer day
Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss
programs
Adoption financial assistance
What You Will Be Doing:
Evaluates and analyzes exposures and communicates with team
members, loss prevention, premium audit, and technical specialists
to thoroughly evaluate insured risks when making mid-term policy
changes and reviewing renewals. Is responsible for decisions
regarding continuation of coverage, pricing and the service needs
of our customers and within authority level.
Promotes and develops new business activity. Evaluates and analyzes
new business applications for relevant information and determines
appropriate action to be taken. Selects the most profitable
business possible, consistent with company best practices as well
as team and company goals and objectives, within individual
authority level.
Maintains and is responsible for entire underwriting book of
business to achieve premium volume and loss ratios consistent with
company goals and objectives.
Meets with agent representatives off-site to review and monitor
their performance, strengthen business relationships, establish
marketing plan goals, and communicate company philosophy,
procedures, service capabilities and new products or changes in
products.
Facilitates and educates current and prospective policyholders and
promotes SFM's services in a marketing role.
Provides premier customer service to all customers and complies
with customer service standards. Responds promptly to resolve
complaints or problems. Adheres to partnership agreements with
business service teams.
Confers with team leaders and technical specialists to assist in
training of new or less experienced team members. Maintains
appropriate interactions with both internal and external
customers.
Business Operations
Applies business unit policies, practices and procedures.
Maintains and continues to build strong industry knowledge on
underwriting expertise and change in the market/account positions.
Develops and maintains knowledge of forms, coverages, ratings and
manuals for the workers compensation line of business.
Holds oneself out as, and is in fact used as, a resource by other
team members for underwriting issues; such as discussion of agency
relationships, new business applications, and renewal retentions.
Mentors less experienced underwriters in underwriting practices,
use of company resources and company service.
Leads by example showing professionalism to internal and external
customers. Professionally works with other team members to best
serve all customers of the team. This includes, but is not limited
to, covering for other team members when they are absent, being
respectful of others, and the ability to successfully resolve
conflict. Constructively works with team members and others in the
company when service and business improvement opportunities are
identified.
Shares thoughts and ideas in team meetings and encourages others to
do the same. Demonstrates positive behavior and promotes positive
attitude among team members. Pushes team members to perform at a
high level.
Regularly interacts with team members, policyholders, agents, loss
prevention, premium audit, and technical specialists to achieve
individual and team goals.
Identifies and communicates trending and underwriting practices
that could impact the team's book of business.
What We'll Love About You:
Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business
or related field; in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of
suitable work experience will be accepted.
Five or more years underwriting experience in workers' compensation
and/or casualty Insurance, workers' compensation or commercial
multi-line product line.
Excellent working knowledge of state applicable Workers'
Compensation rules and regulations, NCCI rules and its application
to underwriting.
Professional insurance designations (CPCU, ARM) a plus.
Strong understanding of insurance finance.
Proven marketing and presentation skills.
Excellent negotiation and sales skills with ability to deliver a
challenging message.
Creative thinker and problem solver.
Must be focused on delivering excellent customer service and
possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated and results-oriented.
Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting
to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of
colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
Ability to assimilate, understand and analyze information from a
variety of sources.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word,
etc.).
Good prioritization, organization and time management skills.
Ability to travel when needed, with some overnight travel.
Must have a valid driver's license.
The base pay posted is just one component of SFM's total
compensation package. The salary range listed represents the full
compensation range for this position. Job title and starting pay
will be based on the selected candidate's relevant knowledge,
skills, abilities and/or experience, and education, if applicable
as well as internal equity with other employees in the same job
classification.
Physical Requirements:
Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office
setting or home office setting, using standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopies, which requires being
stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands
and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work
with close vision. This position requires the ability to
occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme
outdoor weather conditions. Travel as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
About SFM
Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers' compensation
partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that
time, we've expanded to well over 25,000 customers in the Midwest
and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, loss
prevention, medical services and more. Though much has changed
through the years, our focus continues to be unrivaled customer
service, safety, and providing better outcomes for employers and
injured workers.
SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard
but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value
your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you
to maintain work-life balance. SFM is committed to creating the
best work environment and believes that our exceptional and
motivated employees are our greatest strength. SFM emphasizes work
life balance, and our benefit package is designed to assist you
navigate your work-life journey.
Join us!! Click "Apply" Now
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SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies,
subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. SFM provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
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