Regional Underwriting Manager

Converge Insurance

2d • $190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Converge fuses cyber insurance security and technology to provide businesses with clear, confident cyber protection. Deploying a proprietary data ecosystem underpinned by expert underwriting, it provides risk solutions that deliver high value strategies with improved outcomes. Our team is composed of top-tier professionals across underwriting, technology, and claims who share a passion for driving the future of cyber risk management.
This position is responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence through management and tactical direction for Cyber Liability lines of business. Directs the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives for the Cyber Liability lines in accordance with the company’s strategic plans.

Requirements

• Mastery of underwriting discipline and knowledge in the insurance field and a broad understanding of the critical issues in other related areas.
• Master communication skills which are critical to building consensus across area of influence (external and/or internal relationships), teams environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
• Strong ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility.
• Senior level knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of 15 years of related work experience, with 10 years management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delegating underwriting authority
• Approving underwriting referrals
• Taking action to achieve desired underwriting performance and efficiency
• Assessing risk tolerance, market conditions, and emerging risk issues
• Conducting internal underwriting peer reviews to ensure corporate guidelines and best practices are being met
• Serving as the liaison with carrier partners, including reinsurers, regarding underwriting matters
• Identifying new underwriting opportunities; monitoring the market place and identifying competitor and industry changes that impact the effectiveness of current, pending or proposed programs
• Working closely with all other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure comprehensive, efficient, and effective approach to business and talent strategy development and execution
• Achieve KPI’s set by the leadership team, ensure clear communication, alignment of team goals with organizational objectives
• Manage a team of underwriters, and loss control representatives. 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.

Benefits

• Converge provides comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and flexible paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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