Manager, Underwriting overseeing operations and leading strategic initiatives at Penn National Insurance. Developing a high-performing team and ensuring underwriting quality across multiple commercial lines.
Responsibilities
Drive profitable growth, managing underwriting quality, and developing a high-performing underwriting team.
Oversee underwriting operations across multiple commercial lines, provides guidance on complex accounts.
Ensure consistent application of company underwriting standards.
Lead strategic underwriting initiatives, conducts book-of-business and product performance reviews.
Accountable for staff performance, coaching and mentoring underwriters.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and accountability.
Communicate business changes and emphasize the impact on performance.
Requirements
Four-year college degree or significant, relevant experience in a multi-line commercial underwriting position
Continuing education in insurance-related courses with CPCU or equivalent industry designations, strongly preferred
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in multi-line commercial lines underwriting
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Must have an in-depth knowledge and an exceptional level of expertise in all aspects of Commercial Lines underwriting functions
Exceptional knowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophy
Exceptional knowledge of all commercial lines insurance coverages
Excellent research, analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent customer-service skills
Effective negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good math aptitude
Basic training skills
Good PC skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Generous 401(k) match
Graded profit sharing
Incentive compensation
Wide range of benefits to support financial health, physical well-being and career development.
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