Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager

Ryan Specialty • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Property and Casualty Underwriting Supervisor leads and supervises the underwriting team, including training underwriters and Underwriting Assistants to ensure the integrity of underwriting activities and processes. The role works closely with carriers and brokers in a fast-paced environment.

The position provides direction and supervision to property and casualty professionals, supports sound risk selection and pricing, monitors underwriting decisions, and helps the team meet performance goals. It also contributes to operational improvements, staffing and performance management, reporting, and vendor oversight.

Requirements

• Expertise in Property, Casualty, or Professional/Executive Liability lines.
• A bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of related experience; preferred.
• State Property & Casualty license required.
• Ability to manage organizational change, maintain a systematic perspective, influence others to accept new ideas or innovative approaches, and lead in a team-based environment.
• Ability to plan, forecast, set objectives, and determine the best course of action.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the demands of the position and ensure deadlines are met.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years in a leadership role.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), or similar designation.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite within established authority levels.
• Provide direction, assistance, and supervision to assigned property and casualty professionals.
• Analyze key indicators and data to identify opportunities to improve workflow and operational performance.
• Establish and maintain staffing levels to meet team needs and performance goals, including participating in recruitment, hiring, and performance management.
• Communicate team goals, help team members achieve annual goals, and maintain metrics for team and individual goals.
• Identify and communicate discovered risks to Loss Control and Underwriting.
• Guide the team on risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Monitor underwriting decisions through regular audits and referrals and address issues through individual follow-up or group training.
• Assist professionals in evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting submissions and pricing risks to develop underwriting profit for the carrier; refer or decline risks presenting excessive risk.
• Report monthly on year-to-date progress toward achieving or exceeding team goals.
• Participate in management calls and special projects, contributing ideas to improve the company's new business process.
• Select, manage, and direct outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mental health services.
• Bonuses and benefits for full-time roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees' and family members' physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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