Assistant Vice President – Field Underwriting (Northeast Region)
About The Position
At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. Essential Functions: Leads Northeast Region territory underwriting strategy execution and performance to drive profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Adheres to established countrywide appetite underwriting guidelines while identifying opportunities to develop supplemental regional guidance within those parameters. Fosters collaboration with internal stakeholders and agency partners, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance pricing accuracy and risk assessment. Ensures underwriting quality, compliance with regulatory and internal standards, and drives continuous innovation in alignment with broader company strategies. Leads team development, providing training, coaching, and succession planning to build a high-performing underwriting unit. Represents underwriting in strategic planning, drives agency engagement, and enhances operational effectiveness to support sustainable growth. Operates in close collaboration with Field and Corporate Office Underwriting and Sales leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration or equivalent relevant experience
- Ten years of commercial lines underwriting experience, including at least four years of experience directly leading and developing teams, or related experience
- Extensive expertise in underwriting principles and risk management strategies with the ability to oversee and shape underwriting policies to align with organizational goals
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills, leveraging data-driven insights and forward-thinking approaches to address complex challenges
- Exceptional leadership capabilities, with demonstrated success in mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams to exceed goals and embrace change
- Exceptional ability to identify and seize opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue growth while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and compliance
- Strong ability to lead large-scale initiatives and manage multiple cross-functional projects, while maintaining focus on long-term organizational objectives
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional/departmental alignment and matrixed management structure
- Advanced ability to design and execute strategic business plans, aligning departmental objectives with the company’s mission and growth strategies
- Exceptional written communication, public speaking and facilitation skills, with the capacity to represent the organization at industry events
- Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards will be required if driving
Nice To Haves
- CPCU designation or other underwriting-related designation(s) preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads Northeast Region territory underwriting strategy execution and performance to drive profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Adheres to established countrywide appetite underwriting guidelines while identifying opportunities to develop supplemental regional guidance within those parameters.
- Fosters collaboration with internal stakeholders and agency partners, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance pricing accuracy and risk assessment.
- Ensures underwriting quality, compliance with regulatory and internal standards, and drives continuous innovation in alignment with broader company strategies.
- Leads team development, providing training, coaching, and succession planning to build a high-performing underwriting unit.
- Represents underwriting in strategic planning, drives agency engagement, and enhances operational effectiveness to support sustainable growth.
- Operates in close collaboration with Field and Corporate Office Underwriting and Sales leadership.
Benefits
- More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
- Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
- Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
- Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback
- Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
- Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
- Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
- Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
- Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
