Underwriting Manager - Professional Liability

Berkley • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Reporting to the Segment Leader, the Underwriting Manager is responsible for leading a team of Broker Specialists and Renewal Underwriters within our (PL/Spec Cas/ Const) segment and driving the results for the group. The manager ensures underwriting excellence, supports profitable growth, strengthens broker relationships, and reinforces Vela’s underwriting strategies and champions our sales culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years’ commercial lines underwriting experience
• Experience in and understanding of the E&S competitive marketplace
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product knowledge in Manufacturing and Products
• A drive to be creative and innovative in advancing the success of the assigned team/ region
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and embrace change
• A strong desire to compete – and to win
• A team player approach
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training

Nice To Haves

• Professional Insurance designations preferred: CPCU, CRIS, ASLI, AU

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the assigned team
• Leading the team of underwriters in driving premium, rate, and profitability goals
• Achieving premium, rate and profitability goals
• Assisting in refining and updating the Underwriting Guidelines
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Participating in the sourcing, interviewing and hiring of new team members
• Drive broker engagement strategies to enhance new business growth and renewal retention
• Applying analytics to distribution management
• Maintaining own book of business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager