11 underwriting business analyst jobs found in Cedar Rapids

UFG is actively seeking a Sr. Underwriting Business Process Analyst who will support Commercial Underwriting in meeting growth/profitability objectives through underwriting content, communication and process and procedure development. Within this role the analyst will also drive continuous improvement and collaborate with various areas of the organization to develop and implement solutions aligned with UFG’s goals and business strategies. This includes but is not limited to processes and procedures, tools and resources, best practices, and risk appetite guides. The Sr. Underwriting Business Process Analyst will work independently to lead and manage collaborative project teams supported by branch office employees and individuals from various roles and levels within the company to develop and deliver business solutions that support successful implementation and adoption company wide. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Responsible for development, maintenance...

The Actuarial Analyst I supports the pricing of new/renewal business and development of effective premium/rating structure and strategies in support of business objectives while being introduced to basic ratemaking and insurance concepts. Calculates profit on new and renewal business. Coordinates, prepares and performs actuarial analysis. Supports Underwriters on pricing decisions.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Learn and apply fundamental actuarial principles and apply when analyzing company and industry data to prepare for pricing analysis Support rating administration and stat coding on the policy administration system Support the annual profitability review process Support the review of portfolios’ historical financial performance Assist with preparation of rate and actuarial memorandums to support rate filing Support experience and rate indication studies to assess rate adequacy Support improvement efforts in order to...

UFG has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Catastrophe Modeling Analyst to work with our growing team where this individual will be analyzing property data to determine UFG’s view of the catastrophe risk. The major responsibilities will include preparing catastrophe modeling data from various data sources, modeling the data by utilizing catastrophe model/(s), communicating the outcomes and providing recommendations to the senior management team to quantify the risk. The candidate will collaborate with internal customers (direct and assumed businesses) to develop adequate pricing, ratemaking, and exposure management strategies that drive towards profitable growth of the company. Responsibilities: Collaborate with data engineers and underwriters in gathering the data needed for catastrophe modeling as well as improving data accuracy and completeness; organize, scrub and prepare the data for model ready import files using valuation tools including SQL/Excel. Analyze the...

The AVP, Property will be held responsible for shared accountability for the property and inland marine P&L ensuring results achieve growth and profitability objectives. The individual in this role will work with the Property Leader in efforts within specialty, middle market, construction, small business, inland marine, and other related disciplines to ensure appropriate risks are taken within the portfolio. This role is responsible over technical discipline, which includes providing consultation to staff and business partners, identifying needs for technical training and review of complex risks. The individual in this role will proactively provide technical guidance and educational training opportunities to both property and marine underwriters to ensure disciplined underwriting.  The role will have responsibility to identify growth opportunities, emerging risks and profit measures with key partners including actuary, CAT modeling, ceded re, product development, region...

UFG is looking for an experienced P&C capital modeling professional charged with advancing our capital modeling, solvency assessment and stress testing framework.  As a member of the risk office, this position collaborates closely across all functions including underwriting, actuarial, finance, catastrophe modeling, and investment management. This position is a hands-on actuarial and financial modeling role with highly influential access to primary decision makers regarding capital management, reinsurance programs, and other corporate development activities requiring risk assessment and capital deployment.  This is a challenging role requiring strong technical ability, financial business acumen and excellent communication skills.  The Director - Corporate Risk Analysis will be involved in key strategic initiatives to assist in evaluating optimal outcomes of varied growth opportunities and capital management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:...

UFG's Construction Business Unit is expanding and we are looking for an AVP-Construction Underwriting  to join the team!  In this role you will be responsible for driving the underwriting strategy for the Construction Business Unit through referral support and consultation, training, and development of strategies for applicable Regions. This role operates under the leadership and guidance of the Construction Business Unit Leader and in collaboration with Line of Business Leaders, Middle Market AVPs and Regional underwriting teams. This role may also direct a team of technical experts in support of Construction strategy execution.  Responsibilities: Review referrals based on technical complexity, market segmentation strategy, market appetite and collaborating with business leaders in analytics, product development, risk management, claims groups and region leadership to ensure alignment. Responsible for adhering to the overall BU strategic direction. Provide guidance...

UFG is looking for an action-oriented actuarial leader with strong technical skills and business acumen to advance our reinsurance pricing framework and drive excellence in our actuarial pricing practices supporting the Alternative Distribution business unit.  Alternative Distribution is a key strategic business for UFG as our third largest business unit providing profitable, diversifying results across a broad spectrum of insurance exposures and treaty structures. The individual in this role will develop and lead a team that is fully engaged with the business. The Head of Reinsurance Pricing focuses on delivering deeply analyzed pricing and underwriting recommendations and insights to better inform decision-making related to individual reinsurance treaties and overall portfolio profitability.  The role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Alternative Distribution business leaders, Finance, and Reserving Actuarial partners. Initial efforts will...

UFG is looking for a Reinsurance Underwriting Trainee to join the team.  In this role you will learn the fundamentals of reinsurance underwriting and will be responsible for learning reinsurance structures, buying objectives, pricing, and accounting. Instruction will be provided on the job by senior underwriting team members and cross-departmental professionals. The trainee will gain an understanding of the strategic objectives of the business unit and contribute to the acquisition of a profitable portfolio of domestic & non-U.S. reinsurance contracts. The trainee will participate in the analysis of treaty submissions and determination of their acceptability within framework of UFG underwriting policies and strategy. **Qualified candidates must be open to working 4 days in office each week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.** Responsibilities:   Gain an understanding and develop analytical skills on how to investigate, analyze differences in terms across new or...

UFG is currently hiring for a Reinsurance Accountant to assist in the preparation of accounting, reporting, and analysis of United Fire Group’s (UFG) reinsurance transactions. This role prepares supporting documents and performs procedures to ensure all ceded and/or assumed reinsurance activity is properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles while maintaining data integrity across subledger and financial reporting systems. Working closely with other members of the Reinsurance Team, the Reinsurance Accountant aids with treaty execution activities, cash settlements, and reconciliations. This individual also assists in implementing process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting both external and internal audit requests. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, a principle understanding of reinsurance accounting practices, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex...

The Underwriting Center Underwriter will underwrite Middle Market and Construction renewal business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong relationships with agency partners.  This role is responsible for providing technical underwriting expertise through timely and streamlined processes to best serve agents and policyholders. This role underwrites renewals and services accounts to primarily manage UFG’s Middle Market and Construction business. Responsibilities:   Profitably underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure to loss.   Document assigned files with underwriting thought process. Properly classify and price risk commensurate with exposures and controls. Proactively identify and execute opportunities to up sell and cross-sell UFG...

UFG is seeking an AVP of Product Management to join the team who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of UFG’s product management function. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of insurance products ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and regulatory requirements.  The position collaborates with senior leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs Responsibilities: Strategy Lead the development and execution of product strategies that support business growth, profitability, and competitive positioning. Oversee the product lifecycle, including ideation, design, regulatory filings, launch and ongoing management. Conduct research on commercial products and markets to help make policy and practice decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Field Enablement, Underwriting Support...