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Other perks include:
• Company nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources
• Tuition assistance programs
• Opportunities to get involved: Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and
Inclusion Council, and more
• A company committed to community: volunteer opportunities, employee-
led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation
• Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development
programs
• Colleagues who genuinely care about each other
Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential.
It’s no wonder our employees have voted Arbella one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” every year since 2009!
The primary function of this role is to drive profitable growth, strengthen agency relationships, and successfully manage a voluntary commercial auto book. The position is responsible for evaluating new and renewal business in accordance with the company's underwriting practices. Candidate will be hired at the appropriate level based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate new and renewal business. Makes profitable individual risk selection/judgments/recommendations within authority, based on Arbella’s underwriting philosophies and guidelines
Ability to review and accurately process endorsement requests
Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet underwriting guidelines and authority
Effectively manage a book of voluntary commercial auto business within the underwriting territory to provide excellent service to our agents, and meet company financial objectives
Provides timely, courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate the company appetite, products, and guidelines to our agents
Build and develop agency relationships with visits (in-person and virtual). Leverage agency relationships to help with company growth and retention initiatives
Collaborate with Marketing to help manage the assigned underwriting territory
Through ongoing education and training, maintain current skills and increase professional development of underwriting skills. Staying current on market conditions and industry trends is critical.
Ability to work independently in identifying risk/exposure, negotiating pricing, and understanding coverage
Key Requirements:
3+ years of experience in commercial lines underwriting or a related role within the industry
Knowledge of commercial auto (coverages, terms, concepts)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Insurance education/designations preferred
Strong understanding of insurance industry practices, underwriting principles, and risk evaluation
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary wage range for this position is approximately $70,000 to $80,000 CL Underwriter and  $80,000 to $100,000 Sr. CL Underwriter based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role and other organizational needs.
Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.
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