Commercial Underwriting Manager

Frontline Insurance; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, V&

401k Retirement Plan with generous 401

Four weeks of PTO

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Frontline Insurance in Lake Mary, FL is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Manager to lead daily underwriting operations, set priorities, and drive performance across Sr. Underwriters and Underwriters.

The role includes collaboration with IT on product enhancements and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, conduct semi-annual and annual reviews, and actively participate in underwriting policy development to improve productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; undergraduate education desirable.
• API designation required for current Underwriting Manager position.
• CPCU or other insurance designation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day underwriting operations and assign work.
• Evaluate and conduct performance reviews for Sr. Underwriters and Underwriters.
• Manage underwriting staff to deliver timely, high-quality service to agents.
• Address performance/conduct issues and document HR files.
• Participate in underwriting policy and strategy with senior management.
• Work with IT on new products and process improvements.
• Serve as SME for underwriting systems and documentation quality.
• Oversee special projects from QA and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Performance reviews

Underwriting leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

API Designation

CPCU desirable

Job description

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Commercial Underwriting Manager

Lake Mary, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

At Frontline Insurance, we are on a mission to Make Things Better, and our Commercial Underwriting Manager plays a pivotal role in achieving this vision. We strive to provide high quality service and proactive solutions to all our customers to ensure that we are making things better for each one.

What makes us different? At Frontline Insurance, our core values – Integrity, Patriotism, Family, and Creativity – are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to making a difference and achieving remarkable things together. If you’re looking for a role, as a Commercial Underwriting Manager where you can make a meaningful impact and grow your career, your next adventure starts here!

Our Commercial Underwriting Manager enjoys robust benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term).
• Financial Security: 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match.
• Work-Life Balance: Four weeks of PTO and Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

What you can expect as a Commercial Underwriting Manager

• Supervise the day to day underwriting operations by establishing priorities, scheduling and assigning work, adjusting schedules when necessary to meet completion dates, and assisting others with resolving complex problems while ensuring adherence to underwriting standards and objectives.
• Responsible for evaluating, preparing and conducting semi-annual and annual performance reviews for Sr. Underwriters and Underwriters.
• Actively manage underwriting staff to deliver timely and high quality service to assigned agents. Use objective setting and performance evaluation processes to ensure employees understand the expectations, receive regular feedback and are appropriately rewarded.
• Deal decisively with performance and/or conduct issues and document HR files in a timely manner.
• Participate with senior management in underwriting policy and strategy; recommend/implement changes to improve productivity, profitability, growth and the quality of the book of business.
• Work with IT as required in development of new products and improvements to existing products and processes.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert regarding use of underwriting systems within department.
• Ensure that staff understands the need for accurate documentation and makes it a priority.
• Handles and oversees special projects from the Quality Assurance Department when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for as a Commercial Underwriting Manager

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); additionally, any undergraduate education desirable, or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of the API (Associate Personal Insurance) Designation course is required in current Underwriting Manager position with continued personal development to meet the company goals. CPCU or other insurance industry designation is desirable for this position.

Why work for Frontline Insurance?

At Frontline Insurance, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem solvers, and dedicated professionals committed to our core values: Integrity, Patriotism, Family, and Creativity.

We provide a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where every team member can thrive.

Frontline Insurance is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.