Underwriting Supervisor - Workers Comp
West Bend Insurance Company•West Bend, WI
•$123,659 - $154,574•Hybrid
About The Position
This leadership role is responsible for managing a geographic underwriting operation, including supervising underwriting staff, driving profitable growth, overseeing underwriting decisions, strengthening agency relationships, and developing team members through coaching and performance management. The ideal candidate brings at least eight years of property and casualty insurance experience, including leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and preferably a CPCU designation.
Requirements
- 8 years of professional experience in the property/casualty insurance industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others
- Analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills
- Valid drivers license
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field
Nice To Haves
- CPCU designation
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the management of a geographic underwriting operation, including Supervisors, Underwriters, and Assistant Underwriters, which could consist of home office or field associates.
- Foster agency relationships in assigned territory, through in person travel.
- Oversee the acceptance, declination, and pricing of risks.
- Counsel and mentor assigned group of Underwriters on complicated risks and review underwriting decisions on risk exceeding their authority.
- Accountable for profitable growth and performance of book of business.
- Make recommendations or implement underwriting guidelines or pricing adjustments when appropriate.
- Responsible for the training and mentoring of associates, as well as initiating personnel actions such as salary adjustments, performance evaluations, promotions, etc.
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
- Bonus eligible based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
