Sr Manager, Underwriting

BITCO Insurance Companies•Irving, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Old Republic Bitco is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager for its regional office in Irving, Texas. The position is open to a hybrid work arrangement. The Senior Underwriting Manager leads branch office underwriting operations and works with regional leadership to achieve sales and profitability goals. The role combines strategic planning and day-to-day management, technical underwriting, agency relationship management, staff leadership, and business development within an assigned territory. The manager participates in developing and carrying out the branch business plan, budgets, staffing, and sales objectives. They supervise and develop underwriting staff, oversee underwriting quality and workflow, and handle or assist with large or unusual risks requiring advanced technical knowledge. The role also manages agency relationships and territory growth, evaluates and negotiates new and renewal business, supports profitable underwriting results, and coordinates customer-facing claims, risk control, and premium audit services. Travel is required as necessary for sales and marketing, territory management, and other position needs.

Requirements

Prior supervisory or management experience.
A minimum of 5–7 years of field underwriting experience in construction, forest products, manufacturing, or oil and gas.
A minimum of 5–7 years of experience underwriting new and renewal business, determining pricing, and understanding commercial lines policy forms and coverages.
A minimum of 5–7 years of experience analyzing and managing exposures and developing action plans for risks and changes during a policy period.
A minimum of 5–7 years of agency management experience, including growth and development, prospecting, appointments, and maximizing opportunities and responsibilities.
A minimum of 5–7 years of external sales experience cultivating new business and demonstrating customer retention through presentations to agencies and customers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or another business-related field; equivalent experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Participate with the regional manager and other appropriate branch personnel in preparing and carrying out the annual business plan, setting objectives, and making revisions to achieve branch sales and profit goals.
Staff supervised underwriting roles with qualified employees in coordination with the regional manager.
Coordinate with regional and claims managers on preparing branch budgets, including manpower and sales budgets, and submitting them to management.
Coordinate with the regional manager on staffing and personnel administration, job classifications, and performance evaluations for supervised employees.
Direct and supervise assigned underwriting staff, including oversight of work quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Maintain current company and department procedures; assign work; train and provide feedback to team members; and conduct performance evaluations.
Underwrite or assist with large or unusual risks requiring advanced technical knowledge of products and industries.
Conduct underwriting file reviews.
Assist the regional manager with projects as needed.
Decide whether to accept, decline, or modify insurance applications and requests, and evaluate exposure changes during policy periods in light of company target programs and coverage.
Evaluate, quote, and negotiate prices for new and renewal business and policy changes, applying statutory requirements, ISO, company and NCCI forms and endorsements, commercial line reference manuals, and Best’s Underwriting Guide.
Recognize key underwriting issues and take appropriate action based on developed information.
Manage assigned agencies, including prospecting, appointments, growth and development, profit-sharing opportunities, credit management, and decisions about agency appointment or termination.
Travel as necessary for sales and marketing, territory management, meetings, and other position requirements.
Solicit new business and retain renewals through effective presentations to agencies and customers.
Manage and develop business in an assigned territory, including profitable underwriting results, sales development, and customer service.
Formulate, plan, and achieve sales budgets and objectives for assigned accounts and territory, including premium and loss-ratio goals, agency and prospecting calls, and business forecasting.
Use the structured referral process and maintain, promote, and increase profitable sales through regular agency visits, relationship development, and agency reviews.
Make decisions within assigned authority and company guidelines, seeking exceptions when supported by appropriate data.
Identify changes in customer operations or financial condition and take appropriate action.
Participate in complex research, analysis, or development projects assigned by home office underwriting.
Maintain and promote profitable relationships with current and prospective customer accounts through marketing, sales, and service.
Coordinate, promote, and market claims, risk control, and premium audit service plans to current and prospective customers.
Maintain current knowledge of corporate, regulatory, and competitive changes in written lines of business.
Serve as a source of knowledge within the company.
As a management representative, act in BITCO’s best interest and provide leadership and communication that promote its mission, values, and culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary paired with a comprehensive benefits package.
Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2× annual salary.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan through Old Republic.
Ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
Financial assistance for industry certifications and insurance designations.
Flexible scheduling with a two-hour window for start and end times within a 7.5-hour workday.
Opportunities to participate in corporate philanthropy and community service initiatives.
Optional travel, commuter, and pet insurance.
Employee wellness support through a dedicated fitness program.