Underwriting Manager

Distinguished Programs

31d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Inland Marine, Surety, Executive Lines, Marine Cargo, Crisis Management, Transactional Risk and Construction Professionals & Environmental. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.

The Underwriting Manager leads and motivates a team of Underwriters on our Real Estate Umbrella program, ensuring underwriting integrity, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience. Leveraging data and thoughtful analysis, the role requires advanced expertise to recommend and implement business improvements. The manager fosters teamwork and organizational success while embracing accountability, ownership, and the celebration of achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years commercial insurance underwriting experience
• 3+ years with direct supervision and/or management of people
• Advanced technical underwriting expertise with a high level of insurance knowledge & underwriting practices
• Data analytics to monitor profitability of products, rate achievement, and SLA’s
• High energy, pro-active self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to set and meet goals by obtaining buy-in from management, peers and associates
• Interpersonal skills necessary to achieve desired goals and interact effectively
• High level of confidence, integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Superior organization skills including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Professional insurance designation(s) preferred
• Insurance license per state requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and coach Underwriters in technical and professional skills
• Supervise the underwriting operations while providing guidance to a team of Underwriters
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance and execute on strategic pricing and growth models
• Administer and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, rating rules and insurance regulations
• Work with Program Managers to strengthen and grow designated programs
• Partner with Sales Executives and Program Managers to ensure fluid communication and alignment
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Create, coordinate and participate in underwriting training
• Foster an environment conducive to continuous improvement
• Solve for root cause problems and provide a resolution path
• Recommend and implement changes to improve workflow, productivity, growth, profitability and quality
• Monitor, manage and report on Service Level Agreement to key stakeholders
• Participate and ensure quality control process
• Obtain and understand market intel and trends
• Underwrite as needed; risk selection, pricing and coverage assessment based on underwriting guidelines
• Limited travel may be required

Benefits

• $120,000 - $150,000 base salary plus yearly cash bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
• Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental (primary or secondary caregiver) leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees