Underwriting Manager

Berkley • Scottsdale, AZ

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nautilus Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Manager - this role is located in our Scottsdale AZ office on a hybrid schedule, or remotely in the Northeast US. In this role you will manage the assigned Underwriting territories’ day-to-day operations to maximize production and underwriting results and ensure effective management of assigned territory.

Requirements

• Work experience as a Senior Underwriter or equivalent skill level position required
• Direct supervisory experience of P&C underwriters
• Excess and surplus lines background beneficial
• CPCU, ASLI, AIC or completion of other insurance-related classes is preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or t en to fifteen years related commercial P&C insurance underwriting and management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages assigned underwriting staff and territory
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with company policies, goals and applicable laws
• Responsible for production, profitability and relationships with agents within that territory
• Develops and executes strategic initiatives that support profit, growth, retention and customer service objectives
• Provides leadership, direction and management in the risk selection process beyond the capacity of underwriting staff
• Assesses agency performance and recommends the appointment, rehabilitation, or cancellation of agents within the territory
• Tracks and assesses impact of large losses including making recommendations to modify underwriting guidelines/profile as needed
• Provides assistance in underwriting of difficult, complex accounts and resolves issues beyond the authority level of underwriting staff
• Reviews and monitors underwriting policies and submissions to ensure underwriting standards and performance objectives are met. Takes corrective action when issues are discovered.
• Allocates underwriting authority for staff, establishing their ability to accept risks, determine pricing and coverages, and place reinsurance
• Creates, analyzes and interprets data from various reports
• Plans regular agency contact and visits to agents
• Works with other departments to develop and maintain state specific forms, rules and rates
• Coordinates review of agency operational reviews and conducts the necessary follow up to assure timeliness of responses and monitor progress of opportunities identified
• Represents the department, as requested by the Senior Leaders, in internal or external meeting or events
• Assists with the development, marketing and communication plan for agents in an assigned territory
• Assists other departments with customer complaints and develop recommendations as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave!
• At Nautilus, we offer Childbirth Recovery Leave as well as Primary Caregiver Leave, for up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Nautilus offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices
• We help our employees feel secure by providing a 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance options.
• One of our core values is “Committed to Serve” and these aren’t idle words. We provide every employee one paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity. That’s serving with a smile!
• We take risk management excellence and your professional growth seriously by offering Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs.
• Can you hear us now? Employees are eligible for special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T.
• We’ve got a plum position for you! We participate in the Plum Benefits program offering employees cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

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