Underwriting Manager

UnderwriterUnderwriterFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 1946H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

77 days ago

Salary

$150K - $195K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Underwriting Manager

UFG Insurance

• Maintain accountability for assigned territory, ensuring profitable growth and achievement of profit and premium plans. • Lead a team of underwriters to profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business. • Effectively coach and develop the team to execute underwriting technical discipline and established quality standards. • Achieve production goals within assigned territory. • Conduct both in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds. • Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies. • Collaborate with internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management. • Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities.

Job Requirements

  • Four year college degree preferred.
  • Completion of AU Designation, CIC and/or CPCU designations preferred.
  • Leadership/management certification or educational experience preferred.
  • 7+ years commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
  • Advanced risk evaluation and insurance contract knowledge.
  • Ability to lead a team by utilizing skillset of collaboration, persuasion, vision, emotional intelligence, and talent development.
  • Strong leadership skills to include ability to mentor, coach, and train.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy.

Benefits

  • Annual incentive compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Generous time-off program
  • Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

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