Supervisor, Underwriting Operations

Berkley•Moorestown, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of prior lead or supervisory experience.
Analytical skills to assess effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
Effective leadership qualities.
Exceptional communication skills to include technical writing, presentation, and coaching.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Proven capability to implement innovative solutions.
Experience working with underwriting platforms and software.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong background in Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentorship to a team of Underwriting Assistants.
Provide multi-faceted guidance and technical support to the Department.
Develop and deliver sessions that enhance processes, knowledge and the skills of the Admiral underwriting team.
Manage and provide mentorship to the team.
Complete and conduct annual performance reviews.
Provide daily interaction and guidance for direct reports related to workflow.
Oversee and implement initial technical training for Underwriting Operations new hires including follow-up sessions to ensure understanding and effectiveness.
Optimize internal procedures and ensure consistency by creating content and sessions with the team for clarity and understanding.
Review IT form releases and identify updates that impact current thought or process.
Partner with HO Underwriting as new products/forms are developed and introduced which impact staff.
Determine common forms/policy language/intent where additional knowledge using Admiral Company SME’s will be disseminated to underwriting teams.
Identify and recommend development needs, including applicable training proposal/plan to support team members’ professional development.
Support the audit process for adherence to authority, guidelines, and current process protocol.
Collaborate with Director, Manager, Department VP’s, Underwriters and other Team Leads to identify gap areas for consistent process and messaging.
Provide support to the Director as required for special projects and/or assignments.
Available to work additional hours to meet business demands and support time zone differences as needed.