Underwriting Consultant

Description FCCI is guided by our core values of Loyalty, Integrity, Vision, Excellence and Service. These are the principles and behaviors that guide how we support and trust one another, build our teams, cultivate leaders and create a company that feels like family. If these are your values, we’d like you to join our team. We are currently seeking an underwriting consultant with strong technical experience to join our Corporate Underwriting Team. The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise in a line of business or industry segment in the commercial middle market space. The selected candidate will: Establish and ensure adherence to risk appetite, risk selection, coverage analysis, underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority for assigned line(s) of business. Create consistency in underwriting and pricing decisions and enhance monitoring standards to assess underwriting results at the portfolio level. Provide subject matter expertise and support for complex referrals. Acquire and leverage market intelligence to compare to peers’ and ensure a competitive fit for our agency customers. Work with Product leadership to develop new product ideas and review coverage language. Assist in underwriting governance by participating in underwriting audits, monitoring exception thresholds and working with regional management on improvement plans. This position will be located preferably in our Sarasota, FL corporate office with a hybrid schedule (2 days remote/3 days in office). Other location options include Lake Mary, FL; Lawrenceville, GA; Richardson, TX; Carmel, IN; Richmond, VA; and Ridgeland, MS. In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes: Flexible Work Environment Paid Family Leave Competitive PTO & Holidays Recognition & Bonus Programs Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Paid Volunteer Time 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing The salary range for this position is $114,640-$176,546 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com . Drug Free Workplace (*Pre-employment drug screen is conducted for all positions) Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required * Eight years commercial lines underwriting experience. * Expert knowledge of underwriting processes, coverages, tools and company products and services * Expert knowledge of commercial insurance, underwriting and risk control principles. * Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills. * Advanced ability to analyze, define and solve problems, the use of good judgment and decision-making. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Preferred * Subject matter expertise in a line of Business or Industry Segment is a plus. * CPCU, CIC or other advanced designation preferred.