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Amynta Group · Presencial · Chicago

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The Lead Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing new and renewal business while serving as a key technical and relationship resource for internal and external producers. This role partners closely with Sales, Client Services, and Operations to support business development efforts, retain profitable accounts, and deliver exceptional service to prospects and existing clients. The Lead Underwriter plays a critical role in achieving growth, profitability, and client retention objectives through sound underwriting decisions and consultative sales support

Underwriting Leadership

·   Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability objectives.

·   Analyze financial, operational, and claims-related information to assess risk exposure and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions.

·   Review underwriting submissions for completeness and accuracy and obtain additional information as needed.

·   Exercise underwriting authority within established limits and provide recommendations for accounts requiring higher-level approval.

·   Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends that impact profitability, retention, and growth.


Producer and Distribution Support

·   Serve as one the primary underwriting contacts for internal and external producers, brokers, and agency partners.

·   Provide timely underwriting guidance, product education, and technical expertise to support new business development and account retention.

·   Build and maintain strong working relationships with producers and distribution partners to enhance collaboration and drive profitable growth.

·   Participate in producer meetings, webinars, training sessions, and strategic planning discussions.


Sales Support and Client Engagement

·   Partner with the Sales team to support prospect presentations, proposal reviews, and business development initiatives.

·   Directly engage with prospective clients to explain underwriting considerations, program features, pricing methodologies, and value propositions.

·   Participate in renewal strategy discussions with existing clients and producers to improve retention and client satisfaction.

·   Assist in developing customized solutions for prospective and renewal accounts.

·   Provide underwriting insights and recommendations that support competitive positioning while maintaining profitability goals.


Renewal Management

·   Lead the underwriting review process for assigned renewal accounts.

·   Analyze account performance, claims activity, financial results, and exposure changes to develop renewal strategies.

·   Conduct renewal meetings with clients, producers, and internal stakeholders as needed.

·   Proactively identify retention risks and collaborate with sales and service teams to address client concerns.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

·   Work closely with Sales, Client Services, Claims, Finance, and Operations to ensure consistent client experiences and operational excellence.

·   Support product development initiatives by providing underwriting and market feedback.

·   Assist with developing underwriting procedures, workflow improvements, and best practices.

·   Mentor and support junior underwriting staff as assigned.


Qualifications


Education and Experience

·   Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.

·   Minimum 5-7 years of underwriting experience, with demonstrated success managing complex commercial accounts.

·   Experience supporting producers, brokers, or agency relationships.

·   Experience participating in client-facing sales and renewal discussions preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·   Strong underwriting, risk assessment, and pricing skills.

·   Excellent analytical and financial evaluation capabilities.

·   Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

·   Ability to effectively engage with prospects, clients, producers, and executive leadership.

·   Demonstrated ability to balance growth objectives with underwriting discipline.

·   Proficiency with underwriting systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

·   Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Key Performance Indicators

·   New business growth and profitability.

·   Renewal retention rates.

·   Producer and client satisfaction.

·   Quoting and turnaround time standards.

·   Portfolio loss ratio and underwriting profitability.

·   Sales support effectiveness and conversion of opportunities.

The Amynta Group (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.

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About Us Amynta Group is a premier insurance services company with more than $3.5 billion in managed premium and 2,000 associates across North America, Europe, and Australia. An independent, customer-centered and underwriting-focused company, Amynta serves leading carriers, wholesalers, retail agencies, auto dealers, OEMs, and consumer product retailers with innovative insurance and warranty protection solutions. Amynta operates through three segments: Managing General Agencies; Warranty, including automotive, consumer and specialty equipment; and Specialty Risk Services. For more information, visit amyntagroup.com. Benefits This link leads to the machine readable files that are made availab

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