Underwriter I

In 1989, National Interstate Insurance opened its doors with the idea that customer service and personal attention mattered. That clients were more than mere claim numbers, they were people. With real lives and real questions and real needs.

Headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, Vanliner Insurance Company is a subsidiary of National Interstate Insurance Company (NASDAQ: NATL) and a leading provider of transportation insurance. We’ve been providing customized insurance products to the moving and storage industry since 1978. Our success is driven by the expertise, innovation and commitment to customer service that our employees provide. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!

* Review and analyze loss runs, motor vehicle reports, financial statements and insurance applications to determine acceptability of risks and appropriate pricing and policy structure * Prepare accurate and detailed worksheets, pricing models, financial and driver reviews on all new and renewal submissions to effectively review accounts with management to determine final account pricing * Monitor assigned accounts waiting to be quoted so that all quotes are released by the date requested * Obtain critical underwriting information (i.e., UM rejection, collateral agreement, letter of credit, etc.) within specified time standards or, in cases of noncompliance, send a notice of cancellation * Place facultative reinsurance when authorized and required * Complete a 90-day review analysis on all renewal business * Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

* Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university is preferred OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the P/C industry with increasing responsibilities * Minimum of 2 years of P/C underwriting experience OR a minimum 1 year of commercial transportation underwriting experience * Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication talent is essential * Ability to read and interpret documents such as insurance applications, contracts, state insurance manuals, ISO circulars and underwriting guidelines * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook