Practice Leader, Middle Market (Remote)

Amerisure Insurance • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. Amerisure is an A.M. Best “A” (excellent) rated company and services mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. We are ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, and have nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and $1.15 billion in surplus. We are recruiting for a Practice Leader, Middle Market to join our team. This role is remote and can sit in most locations in the U.S.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience
• 10 years commercial insurance underwriting experience with expertise in middle market
• Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to clearly and concisely explain technical concepts to others in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment.
• Demonstrated successful ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience influencing and collaborating at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the underwriting strategy and risk evaluation framework for the middle market vertical/segment, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry best practices.
• Provide expert underwriting consultation by collaborating with underwriters on the largest and most complex accounts within the middle market segment holding a high level of authority.
• Support business development efforts by engaging in prospecting and relationship management activities with key agency partners and customers to enhance the company’s market presence.
• Analyze and monitor key profitability and production trends within the middle market vertical, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives to optimize performance.
• Lead the dissemination of knowledge related to the middle market market, ensuring consistent application of underwriting principles and best practices across all levels of field underwriting consultants and core underwriters.
• Identify and create plans to address underwriting training needs by developing and leading initiatives to enhance technical expertise, specialization, and underwriting capabilities.
• Collaborate with corporate underwriting team to refine underwriting guidance and best practices.
• Ensure underwriting decisions adhere to Amerisure’s risk appetite, guidelines, and compliance standards.
• Utilize data analytics and underwriting insights to assess portfolio performance, guide decision-making, and inform risk selection strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off programs
• Flexible and remote work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree