Senior Marketing Underwriter-Workers' Compensation Insurance

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Pay: $82,000.00 to $114,000.00

Ranked #8 Top Workplace - Midsize Employer, MN

About the Role

Do you want to work for a company that values you as an employee and person, and encourages you to make a difference in people’s lives?

As a Sr. Marketing Underwriter Rep on the Large Accounts team, you will be part of a multi-functional team managing both new and existing relationships with independent agents and brokers to produce, and maintain, a portfolio that is profitable, focused solely on workers' compensation insurance policies.

Your book of business will be accounts that have a written premium of at least $200,000. This role will work with internal and external partners to deliver best in class performance. You will be responsible for the entire book of large market business which includes renewals, evaluating new business, and deploying effective account management strategies.

Much of your attention will be directed at sustaining SFM’s reputation as an insurer of choice as well as growing the book of business. Developing and maintaining agency/broker relationships is key to achieving success along with meeting new business goals, as is retention of renewals.

If you are eager to make a difference in the work that you do, and would like to contribute to SFM’s growth, apply today and discover why SFM is considered the WC Experts with an AM Best Rating of A-!! This is a hybrid role and the ideal candidate will reside in or around The win Cities in MN. Experienced Production Underwriters are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a higher level if qualified.

What You Will Be Doing

• Promotes and develops new business activity and uses creative thinking to market SFM to agents and producers. Manages the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Maintains and is responsible for entire underwriting book of business to achieve premium volume and loss ratios consistent with company goals and objectives and supports the appointment of new agencies.
• Fosters and maintains relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to establish marketing plan goals, and communicate company philosophy, procedures and service capabilities with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with company goals.
• Provides premier customer service to all customers and complies with customer service standards and collaborates with internal business partners to achieve company goals. May assist in training new or less experienced team members.
• Identifies and communicates trending underwriting practices that could impact the team’s book of business.

What We'll Like About You

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Five or more years underwriting experience in workers’ compensation and/or casualty Insurance, workers’ compensation or commercial multi-line product line, or applicable agency experience.
• Professional insurance designations (CPCU, ARM) a plus.
• Proven marketing and presentation skills
• Strong working knowledge of state applicable Workers’ Compensation rules and regulations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to deliver superior customer service.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Able to travel with occasional overnights.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• We want your work life to feel balanced, rewarding, and supported. Here are just a few of the benefits SFM offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (plus HSA/FSA options).
• Significant Cash Benefit if You Opt Out of Our Health Plan
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options + company match.
• Contributions toward student loan repayment.
• Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Monthly home internet allowance.
• Free life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.
• Adoption financial assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Annual company-wide volunteer day.
• Discounts on gyms, fitness apps, and wellness programs.

Who We Are

SFM is the leading workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota, with a growing presence across the Midwest. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace (#8 midsize employer in MN) thanks to our supportive culture, commitment to our employees, and focus on doing what’s right. Learn more by clicking here.

Physical Requirements

Regular attendance is required. Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, either on business premises or other remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The base pay posted is just one component of SFM’s total compensation package. The salary range listed represents the full compensation range for this position.

Job title and starting pay will be based on the selected candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and education, if applicable as well as internal equity with other employees in the same job classification. #SFM * qualified applicants may be considered for a higher level position.

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SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification.

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