Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor - Eastern Regional Office

Utica National Insurance Group•New Hartford, NY

1d•$90,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor position is responsible for leading and managing a team of underwriters to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies. They will work closely with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations to develop strategic plans for profitable growth within the territory. The team will underwrite commercial lines insurance policies, including General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, Commercial Auto insurance. Account exposure include Contractor, Wholesaler, Retail, Restaurant, Manufacturers, etc.

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.

Nice To Haves

CPCU, CIC designations highly desirable

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating performance of all underwriters to confirm adherence to company underwriting guidelines policy.
Effectively manages the quality process in a book of business.
Manages territory to meet all regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the administration of underwriting authority to underwriters with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations.
Understand trending in relation to growth and profit.
Agency/Sales Management.
Demonstrates strong partnerships with agents and brokers.
Support sales plans and agency engagement initiatives.
Effectively manage agency profitability.
Work closely with Director of Regional Underwriting Operations to develop strategic plans that allow profitable growth in the territory.
Embodies the leadership imperatives.

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