Underwriting Manager

Job Description

Underwriting Manager Trainees and Underwriting Support

Job Summary

Seeking a dedicated and experienced Underwriting Manager to lead early career trainee program and underwriting support team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mentoring and coaching underwriting trainees and assistant underwriting staff ensuring consistency in processes and fostering a robust talent pipeline for future career development.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary up to $145000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and oversee the underwriting trainees and assistant underwriting staff.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities in alignment with company policies and applicable laws including:
  • Interviewing hiring and training employees.
  • Planning assigning and directing work.
  • Appraising performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Rewarding and disciplining employees as necessary.
  • Addressing complaints and resolving issues effectively.
• Support production profitability and maintain strong relationships with agents.
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership to establish consistent career pathing requirements and standards to prepare staff for advanced underwriting roles.
• Partner with the Training and Development team to provide and monitor work assignments that reinforce training concepts and ensure mastery.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance underwriting and management.
• Proven work experience as a Senior Underwriter or equivalent skill level position.
• Background in excess and surplus lines is highly beneficial.
• Professional designations such as CPCU ASLI AIC or completion of other insurance-related courses are preferred.

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