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Amerisafe, Inc. Underwriter in Deridder, Louisiana
Underwriter
DeRidder LA, DeRidder, LA, US
Apply at: https://www.amerisafe.com/careers
AMERISAFE is seeking a detailed-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our "Excellence Team" based in DeRidder, LA. An underwriter makes risk selection decisions that drive positive company shareholder value.
*Upon an offer and acceptance of employment with AMERISAFE, you will be required to complete our pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check, a 10-panel drug test and, if applicable, a review of your motor vehicle report. A 10-panel drug test includes amphetamine/methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite (BZE), marijuana metabolite (THCA), methadone, methaqualone, codeine/morphine, phencyclidine, propoxyphene.
Qualifications
- Education
- Minimum high school diploma
- Experience
- Two years prior experience as a workers' compensation underwriter, or
- Successfully complete the AMERISAFE Underwriting Operations Basic Development Program and have a minimum of one year experience
- Proficiency in MS Office and various AMERISAFE systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to travel periodically (less than 10% of time) and must possess a valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Ownership of an assigned book of new and/or renewal workers compensation policies that contribute to AMERISAFE profit and production goals
- Applies sound judgement in determining an insurance risk's acceptability through evaluating applications, reports, third party information and producer requests
- Adheres to Company underwriting standards, rules and guidelines
- Adheres to various regulatory rules and guidelines
- Negotiates pricing and coverage details within the designated level of authority
- Develops effective working relationships with producers
- Works as an effective team member with FSPs, TSMs and other underwriting colleagues
- Collaborates with other departments, including claims, safety, premium audit, sales and marketing to achieve AMERISAFE goals
- Participates in projects, professional development opportunities and special assignments
- Others as assigned
- Fosters the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service