Location: Stevens Point,WI, USA
What You'll Do
Manage, develop, and grow a sizable and complex book of business through marketing, effective underwriting decision making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers and direct relationships, application of underwriting tools, systems, and expert resources under limited supervision.
Collaborate with sales and business unit underwriters to understand current products, market trends, and competitor's products within a line of business in order to recommend and develop opportunities.
Guide/mentor less experienced underwriters in their respective area of expertise.
Participate in regular projects that further the goals of the company.
Participate in quality control audits and market conduct exams involving underwriting.
What it Takes
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
8+ years or related work experience with 5 or more years of experience underwriting large complex accounts within all major classes of specified lines of business
Effective analytical, human relations, and communications skills
Comprehensive knowledge of reinsurance
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Ability to meet travel requirements
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time Off.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest
...@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.