Underwriting Representative

Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) has an opening for an Underwriting Representative. This is a work from home position for which the successful candidate will need to reside in the state of Colorado, as occasional meetings at the Denver office will be required. CIRSA is the municipal insurance pool of Colorado providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services to communities across the state. Underwriting Representatives are a critical part of our customer service team.

This position is for a commercial insurance underwriter. Mortgage underwriters or individuals with personal lines only experience need not apply.

Under the direction of the Underwriting Manager, Underwriting Representatives are responsible for interpreting coverage to respond to members’ questions or inquiries regarding coverage; reviewing and approving applications; reviewing, interpreting, and revising contract language; coordinating renewal placement of optional coverage programs; preparing and processing correspondence, reports, billings and procedural files; reviewing, processing and binding coverage; providing information to other departments, brokers, or insurance companies; and, providing on-site assistance to existing and prospective members.

Why you want to work here:

At CIRSA, we recognize that our outstanding staff is the backbone of our organization. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Current benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements including work from home options
• 401(a) match of 10 percent
• 28.5 days of PTO & 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – high-deductible health plans for individuals and families/domestic partnerships
• Fully funded Health Savings Account
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Cafeteria Plan for dental, vision, and dependent care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Approved professional development & certification support, assistance, and maintenance
• Wellness Program including an onsite fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave

Position Hiring Range:

$66,729 – $83,411 Annually DOQ

You’ll thrive in this position if you:

• Are committed to providing superior customer service and maintaining excellent customer relations
• Are skilled in ISO property and liability coverages
• Excel in both written and verbal communication and can effectively convey information
• Are Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Possess the ability to multi-task while being extremely well-organized and detail oriented

What You Bring to CIRSA:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of property/liability commercial insurance underwriting experience (experience with public entity underwriting is preferred by not required)
• A valid driver’s license, as some travel may be required (up to 10%).

About the Organization:

CIRSA is a municipal self-insurance pool dedicated to providing proactive risk management services and comprehensive property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages to Colorado cities and towns. Over 85% of Colorado’s municipalities make up CIRSA’s membership.

For more information on CIRSA, please visit www.cirsa.org.  No phone calls, please. CIRSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status or any other status protected by law.