Manager, Commercial Underwriting
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Job Location:
Neenah, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Underwriting Manager leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the underwriting commercial group by aligning the team with the strategic focus of the business unit to drive profitable underwriting results and growth providing authority on accounts when needed and developing/mentoring team members.
Why Jewelers Mutual
Since 1913 weve been committed to supporting the Jewelry industry and putting customers at the center of everything we do. With over a century of trusted expertise were financially strong forward-thinking and driven by curiosity. Guided by our core values of Agility Accountability and Relevancy we lead through innovation.
As a technology focused organization we embrace cutting-edge tools and data-driven insights to continuously improve our products services and customer experience. Our mission is to be the industrys most trusted advisor by investing in our people adopting new technologies and striving for excellence.
Here Youll
- Move fast and embrace change
- Always look for better ways
- Grow thrive and help shape whats next
Join us and be part of a culture where you can make an impact while building your future.
What Youll Do
- Directly manages assigned underwriting staff. This includes hiring training directing assignments performance appraisals performance issues and other management specific duties.
- Provide authority on accounts as needed to coach/develop direct reports.
- Prioritize workflow to provide timely service according to departmental standards. Handles underwriting files in case of work overload or other needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our agent distribution.
- Promotes and monitors territory and agency performance in partnership with underwriting leadership and product teams.
- Communicates vision operational plans direction and underwriting results to team members.
- Instill an underwriting philosophy and approach that balances business generation with quality of underwritten business.
- Develop implement and monitor policies and submissions to ensure adherence with corporate underwriting standards and philosophy.
- Drives operational changes and ensures implementation of standards and procedures.
- Tracks and assesses impact of large losses including making recommendations to modify underwriting guidelines as needed.
- Passionate about leadership and building bench strength.
- Lead project teams as assigned.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Leadership Responsibilities
Carries out leadership 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; cross functionally collaborating with support areas including but not limited to Product and Risk Management Asset Protection Claims and Sales; and recommending process and product improvements to CL leadership.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree required; risk management business or finance fields preferred.
- 7 years of related professional experience required in underwriting claims or product management.
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Previous experience in property/casualty insurance is required jewelry pawn or luxury good experience preferred.
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation preferred.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or touch objects or controls; and talk or hear.
What We Offer You
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes performance bonuses generous paid time off and a top-tier retirement program with 401(k) matching and additional company contributions.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented passionate peers who value ownership and continuous learning.
- Community & Giving: Benefit from 50% charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time to support nonprofit causes
- Great Place to Work Certified: Join a team recognized for an environment of innovation and growth.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know by contacting
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
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