Regional Underwriting Team Leader

California Capital Insurance•Spokane, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the underwriting and production efforts of a team of Ag Underwriters. The Underwriting Team Leader is responsible for day-to-day production, underwriting quality, account management, and referral authority. This position is responsible for the direction and management of up to eight direct reports, including small to middle market production underwriters working in an office and/or remote environment. The Underwriting Team Leader provides technical direction to Ag Lines team in the interpretation of Ag Lines underwriting policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, direct responsibility for new and existing business, acceptance, declination, workflow, department procedures, and proper application of corporate underwriting policies, procedures and compliance with Insurance regulations. This position will also have individual production responsibilities involving large and more complex technical accounts as well as providing superior support to CIG top and or middle tier agents.

Requirements

College degree (or equivalent experience)
Seven to ten years of progressively challenging experience as an Ag Lines Underwriter
Ability to apply sound underwriting principles and manage an underwriting workload
Minimum of two to three years in a leadership or supervisory role directing the efforts of a professional team to manage agency relationships and business production
Knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures, rules and regulations
Relevant knowledge of pertinent DOI Regulations and pending legislative issues
Knowledge of rating plans (ISO or similar) and commercial lines coverages
Knowledge of social, economic and competitive aspects of territory assigned
Knowledge of national and local business conditions and trends
Knowledge of underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure
Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of basic mathematics and the application of formulas
Ability to lead and direct a team of professional underwriters to consistently meet service standards and deliver an excellent work product
Ability to correlate risk factors to underwriting standards to determine acceptance of risk
Ability to produce accurately and consistently to meet deadlines
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions
Ability to exchange ideas, information and influence others through effective communication
Ability to function in a collaborative and positive team work environment
Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional development to improve knowledge and skills to advance job performance
Must maintain a valid driver's license and accommodate routine business travel
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC.

Responsibilities

Lead the underwriting and production efforts of a team of Ag Underwriters.
Manage day-to-day production, underwriting quality, account management, and referral authority.
Direct and manage up to eight direct reports, including small to middle market production underwriters.
Provide technical direction to the Ag Lines team in the interpretation of Ag Lines underwriting policies and procedures.
Oversee new and existing business, acceptance, declination, workflow, department procedures, and proper application of corporate underwriting policies, procedures, and compliance with Insurance regulations.
Handle individual production responsibilities involving large and more complex technical accounts.
Provide superior support to CIG top and/or middle tier agents.

Benefits

Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
Medical, dental, vision plans
One hundred percent covered plans Basic Life & AD&D
Employee Assistance
Leave Management
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
Family Caregiver Support (Homethrive)
Child Care Resources (Tootris)
Business Travel Accident Protection
Voluntary benefit offerings
Short-term (CA only) Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
Flexible Spending
Health Savings (HSA)
Hospital Indemnity
Accidental Injury
Critical Illness
ARAG Legal Services
Norton LifeLock
Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Competitive compensation
Base compensation
Salary Management
Spot Bonuses
Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
Discount partnerships
Gym memberships, credit union, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program.
Paid Volunteer Time
Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
Wellness platform, tools and events
Health Savings Account – match
Financial Wellness Resources