Underwriter
Company: Kcamp
Location: Topeka
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Reports to: Administrator/CEO The Underwriting Manager plans,
organizes, directs, and coordinates the KCAMP Underwriting Program.
The Underwriting Program is designed to assist KCAMP in evaluating
prospective members for program eligibility, collecting the
appropriate amount of member contribution, and maintaining KCAMP's
Memoranda of Coverage (MOCs) to reflect the intent of the members
as articulated by the Board of Trustees. The position is based in
the Topeka office, but will require travel throughout the State of
Kansas. Duties /Responsibilities Evaluate prospective members for
program eligibility consistent with KCAMP's governing documents and
Board of Trustee policy. For each line of coverage, identify the
appropriate exposure base upon which to evaluate member risk.
Develop and apply rates to the appropriate member exposure unit to
ensure member contributions are sufficient to meet actuarially
projected loss estimates, KCAMP's operational expenses and
reinsurance costs. Apply experience modification factors and member
debits and credits to incentivize sound member risk management
practices. Annually review rates to ensure KCAMP collects
sufficient member contributions for each line of coverage. Annually
review and update the coverage questionnaire. Manage the member
coverage renewal process, including: Issuing and collecting
completed coverage questionnaires. Reviewing and finalizing member
renewal rates in conjunction with Administrator/CEO. Working with
KCAMP's Executive Assistant to finalize and issue member invoices,
certificates of participation, automobile insurance identification
cards. Preparing and issuing member MOCs. Proactively work with
members to identify and document operations not covered by KCAMP.
Manage KCAMP's property appraisal process. With input from KCAMP's
Administrator/CEO, Coverage Counsel, and Broker/Consultant,
annually review KCAMP's Memoranda of Coverage (MOCs). Make
recommendations to the Administrator/CEO that ensure: Language
reflects the members' intent as articulated by the Board of
Trustees. Coverage terms and program limits adequately protect the
members against known or emerging risk. Coverage enhancements or
limits maintain KCAMP's market superiority. Coverage meets KCAMP's
reinsurer requirements. Coverage terms are articulated in easy to
understand language. --- Provide coverage interpretations to
KCAMP's internal claims staff and the Administrator/CEO on complex
claim matters. Provide prompt and courteous response to member
exposure and coverage inquiries. Where needed, conduct onsite
assessments to identify and measure risks associated with member
operations. Develop and maintain KCAMP's internal underwriting
guidelines. Work with marketing staff to assist in the preparation
of proposals on new business. Maintain the underwriting component
of KCAMP's risk management information system (RMIS). Provide
on-going member education on the implementation and use of the
RMIS' member portal for reporting and updating member exposure
data. Generate loss analysis reports to identify loss trends.
Provide recommendations to risk management staff for reduction of
member loss frequency and severity. Develop other written materials
including letters to members, and Risk Alerts. Develop and
implement on-site and webinar training programs as needed. Support
the KCAMP Administrator by providing reports, conducting research,
performing loss analysis and other duties as requested. Perform
other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Five years'
property and casualty underwriting experience required. Bachelor's
Degree and underwriting experience in public entity context
preferred. Licenses/Certification Valid Driver's License and
Insurance CPCU Designation Preferred Special Requirements/ Skills
Thorough knowledge of: Property and casualty underwriting
principles Municipal/county operations and risks Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent
investigation and problem-solving abilities Strong verbal and
written communication skills Excellent presentation skills Strong
organizational and time management skills Ability to read, analyze
and interpret policies, procedures, statutes, rules and
regulations. Ability to work with risk management information
systems to extract critical data. Excellent time management skills
Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Kcamp, Topeka , Underwriter, Other , Topeka, Kansas
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