Regional Underwriting Supervisor

Merchants Insurance Group • Town of Huntington, NY

14h • $105,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Underwriting Supervisor will become part of a key dedicated underwriting management team focused on leadership and mentoring of underwriting colleagues. This position interacts extensively with internal colleagues, company management and outside Agent personnel. Merchants Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast and is looking for a Regional Underwriting Supervisor for our Commercial Lines Underwriting team located in Melville, New York.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' commercial underwriting experience.
• Microsoft Office knowledge as well as the ability to work with internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight etc.).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is desired i.e. CPCU.
• Previous Agency relationships within the local insurance industry – NY is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating solid relationships with independent agents and internal staff while working towards achieving the most optimal outcomes for Merchants and our policyholders.
• Supervising activities of underwriters and underwriting assistants in accordance with departmental objectives and standards.
• Reviewing accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager and recommend a course of action.
• Achieving regional loss ratio and production goals for commercial lines of business.

Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require 2 full days per week in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree