Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager

Central Mutual Insurance Company; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a talented underwriting team. This dynamic role involves managing a profitable book of business while fostering strong relationships with agents and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in commercial lines underwriting, showcasing leadership and analytical skills. Join a company that values integrity, relationships, and excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector while enjoying a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience or 6 years without a degree.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train underwriting staff to enhance team performance.
• Manage and underwrite assigned book of business for profitability.
• Develop strong relationships with agents and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Team Building

Customer Interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Professional Designations (CPCU, CIC)

Job description

Location: Hybrid Work Model – Irving, TX

We are a team of employees who are passionate to deliver best in class customer service and innovation in the industry. It’s because we put Integrity, Relationships and Excellence in all aspects of our work.

Our employees have the opportunity to fully utilize their talents and bring their best self. We believe that who you are is just as important as what you do!

As a Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading, developing, and training underwriting staff while fulfilling the promise that Central makes to our customers with effective management of your assigned territory through building strong relationships with agents, writing a profitable book of business, and providing excellent service.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead, develop, and train underwriting staff
• Review referrals within assigned letter of authority
• Collaborate effectively on regional and business segment strategies and initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits
• Communicate effectively, providing prompt and professional service
• Develop and maintain strong internal relationships within the Underwriting Team and with other business units, such as Loss Control, Customer Service, Claims, and Marketing
• Select profitable new business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred
• Classify and price risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources
• Manage and underwrite assigned book of business to achieve profitability and meet financial goals
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and development
• Audit individual underwriting files to ensure compliance with company strategy and regulatory requirements
• Complete performance appraisals and salary recommendations
• Assist in the selection of new employees
• Agency travel as needed
• Complete assigned tasks and projects

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and four years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Or six years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Understanding of leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of commercial lines coverages and policies in assigned states
• Ability to professionally interact with our customers
• Ability to investigate, gather facts and information, and analyze coverage
• Understanding of the importance of capturing data
• An innovative and continuous improvement mindset
• A positive, professional, cooperative, and quality-conscious service attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, deal with interpersonal conflict, and handle a heavy workload
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills
• Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes
• Ability to travel to assigned agents, including occasional overnight

Preferred

Successful completion of one or more professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, etc.

Work Authorization
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.

• Job Family: Insurance Underwriting - Regional