Manager – Underwriting Associates
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Job Location:
Charlotte, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation a Fortune 500 Company whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting risk services claim marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama Georgia Mississippi South Carolina North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for best in class businesses primarily in: construction light manufacturing wholesale distribution and business service industries.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Currently seeking a Manager who will directly supervise our Associate Underwriters. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervises a team of Associate Underwriters. Manages the book of business within the team. Provides guidance and collaborates with staff in the underwriting of all lines of business. Assures accurate classification of business appropriate policy contract forms and pricing of risk.
- Monitors and analyzes production loss experience and competitive marketing data. Develops implements and monitors action plans as appropriate. Assesses staffing adjustments as needed.
- Recruits trains and mentors underwriting staff to assure excellence in customer service quality profitability and productivity. Provides frequent and specific constructive feedback to staff. Utilizes team meetings to share information and solicit input from staff. Serves as technical underwriting resource to team and underwrites accounts exceeding authority level of staff. support the companys business plan goals of profitability managed growth and enhanced competitive advantage. Ensures professional and prompt underwriting service is provided to customers. Underwrites commercial property and casualty accounts with low-hazard exposures. Ensures policies are underwritten utilizing established underwriting workflows processes and service standards.
- Monitors and reports on material changes within the market. Reviews industry periodicals and journals legislative actions and court decisions. Provides necessary reports to management and staff.
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree; or five years property and casualty underwriting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Solid knowledge of commercial insurance forms and coverages. Prior supervisor experience preferred.
Other Qualification:
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead people and influence others to achieve results
- Experience attracting coaching and developing talent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships
- Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize and perform within time constraints with a high volume of work
- Strong organizational and desk management skills
- Must possess a strong customer orientation
- Strong collaboration skills and teamwork minded
- Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
- Ability to travel on an occasional basis
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Load Balancing
- Risk Management
- Growing Experience
- Algebra
- Management Experience
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Team Management
- Geometry
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
