Assistant Account Engineer-Inland Marine - 2608
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:JOB DESCRIPTIONKEY OBJECTIVESThis role is a key technical member of the Inland Marine underwriting team providing support to maximize profit potential on business portfolio. Implements and assists with development of engineering service strategies to maximize profitability on insurance and sold service business. This role demands geographic flexibility with a willingness to work in most major US regions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide account level engineering advice to Inland Marine underwriting team to support account retention and evaluate overall risk management. Impacts on the profitability of the Inland Marine business by providing sound account engineering advice and developing appropriate and effective account service strategies. Interfaces with clients, brokers, underwriters, and other engineering team members.* Participate in account meetings and assist underwriters with prospective evaluations and risk management on select accounts.* Support underwriters in the production efforts to identify profitable growth opportunities.* Assist with management of field service when requested.* Function as account engineering team leader for branch business when appropriate.* Monitor claims progress for assigned accounts when appropriate.* Assist engineering and underwriting team with marketing and sales efforts and generate engineering services sales leads by accessing available distribution channels.* Interface with clients, brokers, and underwriters as necessary.* Perform engineering services where necessary to augment internal staff when necessary and workload permits.* Provide input into the development of new or revised underwriting/engineering service products and services as requested.* Maintain strong relationships and frequent contact with staff colleagues.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to the Account Engineer of the Inland Marine underwriting group and works closely with Inland Marine underwriting team to support branch and division profitability.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering, construction management or related engineering field. * Professional certification in engineering or related industry field is desired.* 5+ years construction/engineering related experience.* General knowledge of fire, building and nationally accepted codes and standards.* General knowledge of building and heavy civil construction industry. * General knowledge of property insurance operations, builders' risk and inland marine exposures and coverage.* General knowledge of underwriting selection criteria and pricing requirements. * Commitment to a team approach for solving problems and achieving planned goals. REQUIRED SKILLS* Analytical and problem solving skills. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills. * Good organizational skills.* Sound work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision. * Knowledge and skill with current computer and software technology. * Ability to travel to meet work demands.
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