Director of Manufacturing Underwriting

Central Insurance; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Director of Manufacturing Underwriting to lead and innovate within their underwriting specialization. In this pivotal role, you will shape strategic direction, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance underwriting expertise. Your leadership will drive innovation in pricing and coverage, ensuring competitive offerings in the market. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and have a strong background in underwriting and management, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a supportive and integrity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6 years experience or Bachelor's with 8 years, including management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Underwriting and develop strategic plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Research pricing and coverage for Manufacturing Classes and refine underwriting tools.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s Degree in Related Field

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

10 Years of Related Experience

Job description

Friday, December 13, 2024

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!

Join us as the Director of Manufacturing Underwriting, where you will lead the Manufacturing Underwriting Specialization and shape its strategic direction. In this role, you’ll develop and execute plans aligned with corporate objectives, collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure effective product placement, and advance underwriting expertise through tailored strategies. You’ll also drive innovation by researching and refining pricing, coverage, and competitive offerings, while creating tools and resources to support our underwriters and enhance our position in the market.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the Manufacturing Underwriting Specialization and coordinate expertise in Loss Control and Claims.
• Develop short and long range operational and strategic plans and objectives to ensure consistency and integration with overall corporate strategy.
• Effectively work with leaders in our regional office, marketing, claims, and finance to ensure a successful product placement.
• Advance Underwriting expertise through class-of-business tailored risk selection and coverage application across all lines-of-business.
• Research and develop selection, pricing, and coverage for targeted Manufacturing Classes.
• Research and compare offerings against market competition for coverage, terms, and pricing methodology.
• Develop and refine pricing tools to assist Manufacturing Underwriters.
• Identify and assist in activation of Broker/Agency Manufacturing Practice Groups.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidance for products and associated classes.
• Coordinate compliance with individual state underwriting rules and regulations as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in related field and 6 years of related experience including 2 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8 years of related experience including 2 years of management experience.
• Or 10 years of related experience including 2 years of management experience.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Good understanding of Central Insurance’s policies and processes.

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.