Commercial Lines Consultant

Ultipro; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Acuity is seeking a Commercial Lines Consultant to monitor and ensure underwriting guidelines and practices are consistently applied. The role includes audits, training program development, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operations and strategic direction.

The candidate will be a key knowledge resource for guidelines, risk assessment, and coverage interpretation, with some travel and a strong emphasis on professional conduct and company values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive direct experience in underwriting.
• 3-5 years experience in commercial multi-line property and casualty underwriting.
• Knowledge of sound underwriting practices and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt to changing conditions and prioritize tasks.
• Local to HQ in Sheboygan preferred, remote candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Uphold best practices and consistency in underwriting through audits and ensure uniform standards.
• Create and conduct training programs for new hires and existing employees; develop materials.
• Serve as a knowledge resource on guidelines, risk assessment, and coverage interpretation.
• Partner with management to implement policy changes across underwriting, claims, products, or systems.
• Develop and maintain reference materials supporting best practices.
• Monitor external trends and incorporate into Acuity practices.
• Participate in project work including product innovation and process improvement.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude and uphold Acuity’s values.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Self-management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or extensive direct experience

Job description

Acuity is seeking a Commercial Lines Consultant to monitor and ensure consistency in underwriting guidelines, practices, and philosophy while conducting regular audits and clearly communicating findings. This role supports commercial lines operations through consulting and training, including the development of training materials and leading training programs. The consultant will also serve as a key knowledge resource to other departments, contributing to the enhancement of operations through cross-functional projects and interactions, and helping to guide the overall strategic direction of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold best practices and consistency in underwriting through a variety of audits to ensure uniformity in application of standards, guidelines, and practices; perform special audits as necessary.
• Create and conduct training programs for both new hires and existing employees, collaborating with underwriting management on areas of opportunity. Develop training and resource material, supporting current and emerging topics.
• Serve as a knowledge resource to line underwriting in the areas of guidelines, risk assessment/selection, best practices, and coverage interpretation.
• Partner with management to identify, recommend, and implement changes in company policies, practices, and standards related to diverse underwriting, claim, product, or system requirements, facilitating acceptance and adoption.
• Develop and maintain reference materials, supporting best practices.
• Monitor trends and resources through external publications, conferences, and organizations, identifying opportunities to incorporate into Acuity practices.
• Participate in varied project work, including product innovation, process improvement through system design, as well as vendor and program evaluation, to maximize results.
• Display a positive, collaborative, and respectful attitude toward work, co-workers, the company and others. Uphold Acuity core values and lead by example.
• Always represent Acuity in a professional manner.
• Embody Acuity’s Common Purpose and business Consulting brand as a Partner in Excellence and Innovation.
• Some travel may be required for situations such as training, professional development, and agency contact.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or extensive direct experience.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years experience in commercial multi-line property and casualty underwriting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of sound underwriting practices.
• Works effectively with stakeholders, customers, and resources from varied disciplines.
• Excels in verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions.
• Displays strong capabilities in critical thinking, analysis, and creative design. Willingly contributes to innovative approaches and solutions.
• Readily adapts to changing conditions, while remaining positive and productive.
• Effectively prioritizes, organizes, and accomplishes tasks in a self-directed environment.
• While this position is open to remote candidates, candidates that are local to the Headquarters in Sheboygan, WI are preferred.

*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*

This job is classified as exempt.

The salary range for this position is $87,000-$136,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For this role, Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. A full description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Acuity will include at least one in-person interview during the hiring process for all positions.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or during the interview process, including for in-person interviews, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Acuity is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process for qualified individuals.

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