Underwriting Manager - Southeast
About The Position
The Underwriting Manager is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers, leading and developing a small underwriting team, and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will assist the Regional Underwriting Manager helping plan and budget for the Southeast region's book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions within their assigned territory. Candidates should be local to Charleston, SC and able to come to the office 3 days per week.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Team Leader/management experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility.
- A minimum of 5 years of HNW underwriting experience is required with some marketing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated solid problem solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, exhibit leadership skill and enthusiasm, and establish trust and credibility.
- Demonstrated ability to form effective and productive working relationships with independent insurance agents.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners; including insurance Broker/Agents.
- Experience developing and executing on marketing plans and prospects
- Ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment
- Sound, balanced and timely decision making skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
Responsibilities
- Business Management. Work closely with the Regional Business Development Executive and Regional Underwriting Manager on planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape within assigned territory.
- Underwriter Leadership. Lead a small team of Underwriters, handling referrals for authority and coaching and developing of direct reports within an assigned territory.
- Underwriting Execution. Responsible for the territory’s new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with PURE’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines and following up on accounts and closing new business. Conduct and report on quarterly self-audit.
- Agency Partnership. Development, maintenance and management of agent partnerships within assigned territory; development of strategies and goals for agents and tracking of progress; and positioning PURE within an agency, including: Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service to agents Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with agent partners Work with agents to craft best solutions for their clients Share knowledge and best practices with agents Underwrite empathetically at all times
- Underwriting Referrals. Responsible for delivering excellent referral service to more junior Underwriters on the Underwriting team, and assisting the Regional Underwriting Manager in the development of their team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
