P&C Underwriting Manager - Small Business Risk Management

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

7d•$137,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At State Farm, we are committed to protecting our customers and supporting the communities we serve. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Small Business Risk Manager to lead our SBRM team and drive strategic initiatives that help small business customers manage risks. The Small Business Risk Manager will establish the strategy and vision for the SBRM function while providing overall leadership and direction to the team. This role involves spearheading complex initiatives, developing innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise and department strategic objectives, and fostering strong internal and external partnerships. The successful candidate will also represent State Farm in various external forums, contributing to industry-wide risk management and mitigation efforts.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in risk management, P&C Underwriting, or related fields.
Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Advanced expertise in Property & Casualty underwriting principles, risk assessment, and program development, with a deep understanding of small business risk profiles and market dynamics.
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization.
Demonstrated experience making informed recommendations and decisions on Property & Casualty (P&C) underwriting programs and initiatives with enterprise-wide implications.

Nice To Haves

Experience representing an organization in external industry forums or committees is a plus.
CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) ARM (Associate in Risk Management), CRM (Certified Risk Manager) or similar designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and prioritize the strategy and vision for the Small Business Risk Management team, aligning with organizational goals.
Lead and inspire the SBRM team, providing oversight on policies, philosophies, and procedures.
Lead and prioritize complex initiatives, reallocating resources as needed to focus on department and organizational priorities and achieve results.
Develop, implement, and monitor department and team goals in alignment with enterprise strategic objectives.
Assist senior leadership in defining and communicating long-term department strategies and desired business outcomes.
Make informed recommendations and decisions on Business Markets programs and initiatives with enterprise-wide implications.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing specialized knowledge in Risk Management disciplines.
Lead team through project execution, managing change collaboratively with business partners.
Monitor and ensure compliance with underwriting practices and procedures within assigned programs or functional areas.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external business partners, and vendors to deliver innovative and quality risk management solutions.
Represent State Farm in key external industry groups and initiatives, including NETS, IBHS, HSB, and wildfire public policy efforts.

Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!
Potential starting salary range: $137,000 - $179,000
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!
Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.
Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!