Manage Commercial Underwriting team across multi-state regions ensuring compliance and profitability while driving growth and providing exceptional service to agents and policyholders.
Responsibilities
Leads and manages the Commercial Underwriting team across a multi-state region, ensuring compliance with state-specific guidelines
Accountable for growth and profitability of the assigned book of business and territory
Oversees risk evaluation and decisions on acceptance, modification, or rejection to achieve territorial and industry objectives
Drives strategies for profitable growth, retention, and market penetration while delivering exceptional service to agents and policyholders
Provides leadership support as needed across the team
Directs and manages a team of underwriters handling complex or irregular cases
Oversees risk selection, underwriting quality, and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration and business growth
Ensures compliance with authority levels, develops staff capabilities, and drives strategies for profitability and resource optimization
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Insurance industry designation achieved, or completion of three sections from CPCU courses 500/510, 520 or 551, 552
Five or more years commercial multi-line underwriting experience
Prior leadership experience
Results-driven insurance professional with extensive expertise in commercial underwriting, risk selection, and pricing strategies
Skilled in interpreting policy language and applying technical knowledge to ensure profitable growth and compliance
Adept at building strong agency relationships, influencing stakeholders, and delivering effective presentations
Brings a deep understanding of insurance laws, regulatory requirements, and market practices
Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Benefits
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
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