Manager – Underwriting Associates

Berkley • Charlotte, NC

17d

About The Position

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Currently seeking a Manager who will directly supervise our Associate Underwriters. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Key functions include but are not limited to the following: Supervises a team of Associate Underwriters. Manages the book of business within the team. Provides guidance and collaborates with staff in the underwriting of all lines of business. Assures accurate classification of business, appropriate policy contract forms and pricing of risk. Monitors and analyzes production, loss experience and competitive marketing data. Develops, implements and monitors action plans as appropriate. Assesses staffing adjustments as needed. Recruits, trains and mentors underwriting staff to assure excellence in customer service, quality, profitability and productivity. Provides frequent and specific constructive feedback to staff. Utilizes team meetings to share information and solicit input from staff. Serves as technical underwriting resource to team and underwrites accounts exceeding authority level of staff. support the company’s business plan goals of profitability, managed growth and enhanced competitive advantage. Ensures professional and prompt underwriting service is provided to customers. Underwrites commercial property and casualty accounts with low-hazard exposures. Ensures policies are underwritten utilizing established underwriting workflows, processes and service standards. Monitors and reports on material changes within the market. Reviews industry periodicals and journals, legislative actions and court decisions. Provides necessary reports to management and staff. Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or five years property and casualty underwriting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of commercial insurance forms and coverages.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead people and influence others to achieve results
• Experience attracting, coaching and developing talent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships
• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and perform within time constraints with a high volume of work
• Strong organizational and desk management skills
• Must possess a strong customer orientation
• Strong collaboration skills and teamwork minded
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of Associate Underwriters.
• Manages the book of business within the team.
• Provides guidance and collaborates with staff in the underwriting of all lines of business.
• Assures accurate classification of business, appropriate policy contract forms and pricing of risk.
• Monitors and analyzes production, loss experience and competitive marketing data.
• Develops, implements and monitors action plans as appropriate.
• Assesses staffing adjustments as needed.
• Recruits, trains and mentors underwriting staff to assure excellence in customer service, quality, profitability and productivity.
• Provides frequent and specific constructive feedback to staff.
• Utilizes team meetings to share information and solicit input from staff.
• Serves as technical underwriting resource to team and underwrites accounts exceeding authority level of staff.
• support the company’s business plan goals of profitability, managed growth and enhanced competitive advantage.
• Ensures professional and prompt underwriting service is provided to customers.
• Underwrites commercial property and casualty accounts with low-hazard exposures.
• Ensures policies are underwritten utilizing established underwriting workflows, processes and service standards.
• Monitors and reports on material changes within the market.
• Reviews industry periodicals and journals, legislative actions and court decisions.
• Provides necessary reports to management and staff.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager