Transportation Underwriter

We’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and innovation in the industry. We prioritize integrity, relationships, and excellence in all aspects of our work.

Our employees fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do!

As a Transportation Underwriter, you’ll help fulfill Central’s promise to our customers with effective management of your assigned territory through building strong relationships with agents, writing a profitable book of business, and providing top-notch service.

If you are a Van Wert County native and move back to Van Wert County, you may be eligible for the Learn & Return student loan payment program.

Key Responsibilities of the Role  

• Fosters a culture within their team where people are encouraged to share their opinions and contribute to discussions in a respectful manner, approach disagreement non-defensively with inquisitiveness, and use contradictory opinions as a basis for constructive, productive conversations and is open to changing their perspective and plans based on others’ input
• Provides input and data to help drive and implement strategic underwriting initiatives
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits
• Communicates effectively, providing prompt and professional service
• Develops and maintains strong internal relationships within the underwriting team and with other business units such as loss control, customer service, claims, and marketing
• Selects profitable new business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred
• Classifies and prices risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources
• Manages and underwrites assigned book of business to achieve profitability and meet financial objectives
• Maintains appropriate underwriting file documentation
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and development

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years Transportation Underwriting experience
• Or 4 years of Transportation Underwriting experience

Preferred Qualifications  

• Successful completion of one or more professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of Transportation coverages and policies in assigned states
• Ability to professionally interact with our customers
• Ability to investigate, gather facts and information, and analyze coverage
• Understand the importance of capturing data
• Possess an innovative and continuous improvement mindset
• Possess a positive, professional, cooperative, and quality-conscious service attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, deal with interpersonal conflict, and handle a heavy workload
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possesses verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills
• Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes
• Ability to travel to assigned agents including occasional overnight

Total Rewards 

At Central, starting salaries are determined by factors including external labor market, education, experience, skills, certifications compared to what is required for the role. The posted hiring range reflects typical hiring range, but not all candidates qualify for the upper end of the range. Competitive base pay is one component of the broader total rewards package to fulfill our employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement.

Central provides employees with comprehensive health and wellness benefits packages designed to meet evolving needs, maximize flexibility, provide work-life balance, and assist in building financial security for the future. See additional information here: Central Insurance Benefits.