Hybrid Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor

at Utica National Insurance Group

• Job title: Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Hartford, United States

About the role

• Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor at Utica National Insurance Group managing underwriting policies and team performance for profitable growth in the Eastern US.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing a team of underwriters to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies.
• Work closely with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations to develop strategic plans for profitable growth within the territory.
• Underwrite commercial lines insurance policies, including General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, Commercial Auto insurance.
• Evaluate performance of all underwriters to confirm adherence to company underwriting guidelines policy.
• Effectively manage the quality process in a book of business.
• Manage territory to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Be responsible for the administration of underwriting authority to underwriters with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations.
• Understand trending in relation to growth and profit.
• Demonstrate strong partnerships with agents and brokers.
• Support sales plans and agency engagement initiatives.
• Effectively manage agency profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting preferred.
• Leadership and management experience in the insurance industry, specifically in commercial lines preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, and Commercial Auto lines of business.
• Proven track record of successful underwriting and portfolio management in the middle market segment.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPCU, CIC designations highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs