Team Leader - Underwriting

California Capital Insurance•Spokane, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to lead the underwriting and production efforts of a practice team of underwriters within an assigned practice. 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 an underwriting team in the interpretation of Practice 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) and seven to ten years of progressively challenging experience writing small to medium sized small business and middle market risks as an 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.
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 assigned practice.
Knowledge of national and local business conditions and trends.
Knowledge of underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure.
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.
Demonstrate commitment to professional development to improve knowledge and skills to advance job performance.
Must maintain a valid drivers’ license and accommodate routine business travel.

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 practice team of underwriters within an assigned practice.
Responsible for day-to-day production, underwriting quality, account management, and referral authority.
Responsible for the direction and management of up to eight direct reports.
Provides technical direction to an underwriting team in the interpretation of Practice underwriting policies and procedures.
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.
Individual production responsibilities involving large and more complex technical accounts.
Providing superior support to CIG top and or middle tier agents.
Manage agency relationships and business production.

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)
Health & Financial Wellness
Wellness platform, tools and events
Health Savings Account – match
Financial Wellness Resources