Commercial Lines Manager - KS

Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc.; Shawnee (KS); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc. in Shawnee, KS seeks a Commercial Lines Manager to lead the Commercial Lines Department, balancing management (approximately 75%) with underwriting production (approximately 25%).

This role focuses on profitability and growth by guiding underwriting staff, ensuring adherence to carrier guidelines, and fostering accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. The position also serves as the primary resource for audits and reporting, while under

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5–10 years of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Excess & Surplus Lines experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience.
• Active State Property & Casualty License preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead underwriting staff and monitor department performance.
• Ensure adherence to workflows and carrier guidelines.
• Maintain accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development, audits, and reporting.
• Underwrite within the agency’s book of business as needed.

Connaissances

Advanced underwriting knowledge

Leadership and coaching

Analytical and reporting skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Agency management systems

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Agency management systems

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: Shawnee, KS 66214, The Commercial Lines Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, performance, workflow management, and operational oversight of the Commercial Lines Department while maintaining an active underwriting role. This "player-coach" position balances management responsibilities (approximately 75%) with direct underwriting production (approximately 25%). The Front-Line Manager supports agency profitability and growth by leading underwriting staff; monitoring assigned underwriter, team and department performance; ensuring adherence to workflows and carrier guidelines; and fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. This role serves as the primary resource for staff development, operational efficiency, internal audits, reporting, and carrier relationship management while also helping underwrite within our book of business.

Qualifications: Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Excess & Surplus Lines experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience.

Licensure

• Active State Property & Casualty License. (Preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced technical underwriting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance coverages, markets, and carrier guidelines.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and agency management systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment