Senior Aviation Underwriter

Job Description:

SENIOR AVIATION UNDERWRITER

Company Overview

Hallmark knows that our most valuable resource is our people and that our growth and success depends on the strength of our team.  We take pride in our workforce and believe in cultivating an atmosphere that supports and values our greatest asset: talent.

Position Summary

The individual works under general supervision to underwrite aviation insurance accounts and to market aviation insurance products to our producing agents

Job Description

• Receive, analyze and evaluate aviation insurance account submissions.
• Using company guidelines, apply appropriate rules and rates to prepare and release insurance quotations for aviation risks.
• Accept (bind) or decline risks on behalf of the company with limits up to $3,000,000
• Communicate with the company’s producing agents to service new and in force accounts.
• Market the company’s aviation insurance products to current and new producing agents.  Some travel required.

Individual is required to perform the duties outlined above within company guidelines and individual underwriting authority with little or no direct supervision.  Risks that fall outside of standard guidelines or individual underwriting authority must be approved by a supervisor.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: 

• Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate or equivalent experience in an aviation related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school; or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in the aviation insurance industry.
• Strong analytical skills

• Strong written/ verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and presentation abilities with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Ability to independently manage priorities
• Exceptional attention to details
• Customer service oriented
• Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  

Hallmark Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.