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The preferred candidate for this position will reside in the Jackson, MS - Mobile, AL - Birmingham, AL triangle with travel required in and around that territory.
What You'll Do
The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. In addition, you’ll:
Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions
What it Takes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years related work experience, with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred
Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred
Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Strong business and pipeline development skills
Ability to meet travel requirements as you’ll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings Â
Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
Company car with gas card.
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!
Joe Larsen
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Joe.Larsen@Sentry.comÂ
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.
