An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies!

Our mission is powerful and simple: We protect others. Choosing a place to apply your talents is an important decision for anyone. You have plenty of options. Why choose ProAssurance?

At ProAssurance, we sell a pledge, and that pledge is delivered by our team members. We are seeking individuals who value integrity, leadership, relationships, and enthusiasm—and want to build their career with a great company where they can be their authentic self and feel valued, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. ProAssurance specializes in healthcare professional liability, products liability for medical technology and life sciences, legal professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. We are an industry-leading specialty insurer, with job opportunities in much of the contiguous United States.

What you'll do:

• 45% - Perform underwriting functions in accordance with established customer service standards. Create new business and review renewal business indications or quotes as requested by insured or agent. Perform underwriting duties in accordance with established guidelines. Perform duties within the framework of the rules, rates, and coverage forms filed and approved by law in the state of responsibility. Determine whether to write risk and whether any surcharges, discounts, or credits are applicable to coverage.

• 10% - Interaction with agents/brokers to foster good relationships, identify prospects, and other opportunities for business development.

• 10% - Work with Underwriting Techs to foster efficient and accurate service to our agents and insureds.

• 5% - Review with underwriting technician risk profile and loss history information and take necessary steps to ensure that each renewal is appropriately classified and priced. Discuss issues with Claims Department as needed.

• 5% - Approve underwriting transactions and bind coverage within authority; provide analysis and file documentation to support decisions.

• 5% - Attend Board/Department meetings. Prepare underwriting reports and reviews as requested by management.

• 5% - Request Risk Management referrals as indicated.

• 5% - Some overnight travel required for meetings with agents/brokers or insureds, and to national trade shows or conferences.

• 5% - Supervise the underwriting process when Management is unavailable.

• 5% - Perform special projects and lead initiatives as directed by management.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or insurance, or another business field. Eight years insurance experience required in lieu of degree.
• Seven years medical professional liability underwriting experience.
• Completion or progress towards an insurance or professional liability designation (e.g., RPLU, CPCU, AINS) desired.
• Resident P&C insurance agents license may be required (can be obtained within one year from employment start date).
• Demonstrated proficiency in underwriting skills through achieving targeted financial and operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within underwriting authority.
• Proven ability to establish effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to attend insurance and industry/business functions to promote and present a positive image of the Company.
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills required.
• Understanding of insurance and medical terminology, and insurance and underwriting principles required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective cross-organizational team player.
• Self-motivated and able to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.

#LI-Remote

We are committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and grow personally and professionally.

For that reason, we partner with The Predictive Index (PI) – an organization equally committed to improving the working lives of people, to help us hire the best talent by providing additional insight about one’s work style. 

The position you applied to requires completion of two assessments prior to being scheduled to interview with a hiring manager. A Talent Acquisition team member may review your application and contact you before the assessment is complete. These assessments are Behavioral and Cognitive (internal candidates will only receive the Behavioral assessment), and each assessment takes less than 12 minutes to complete.

After submitting your application, you will receive two emails from The Predictive Index inviting you to complete each of these assessments (please check your SPAM or Junk email folder if you do not see these emails in your inbox).

Position Salary Range

The salary range displayed represents the entirety of the pay grade for this position. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, your location and comparison to other team members already in this role.

Build your career with us and enjoy access to a best-in-class benefits program.