Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine

The Jonus Group; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks an Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine with a proven track record to lead underwriting excellence, portfolio quality, and business development.

The role requires strong leadership, deep Inland Marine expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive enterprise profitability and client relationships. Travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of Inland Marine underwriting experience.
• Strong expertise in underwriting, book management, marketing, and product development.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor underwriters while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills across face-to-face, presentations, and written correspondence.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels.
• High degree of business, insurance, and marketplace knowledge.
• Willingness to travel by plane or car.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements to meet growth and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior underwriting staff for compliance.
• Identify underwriting issues and implement corrective actions to maintain discipline.
• Develop and nurture strong agent partnerships to promote franchise and new opportunities.
• Engage with customers on complex accounts to improve yield and retention.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement profitability strategies.
• Coach and mentor underwriters on best practices and selling techniques.
• Analyze metrics to uncover trends and drive profitable growth.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Business development

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional designations preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced and motivated Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine to join a dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving underwriting excellence, portfolio quality, and business development within the Inland Marine sector. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for underwriting and a proven track record in Inland Marine insurance.

Job Description

Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine

Seeking a highly experienced and motivated Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine to join a dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving underwriting excellence, portfolio quality, and business development within the Inland Marine sector. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for underwriting and a proven track record in Inland Marine insurance.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

Underwriting Excellence

• Underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsement referrals to achieve financial targets for growth and profitability.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior underwriting staff, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Identify underwriting issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain underwriting discipline.

Business Development

• Develop and nurture strong partnerships with agents to promote the company's franchise and identify new business opportunities.
• Drive enhanced business opportunities across other lines of business and customer segments.
• Engage with customers on complex and high-profile accounts to improve yield and retention ratios.
• Collect market intelligence to advocate for product and service improvements.

Portfolio Management

• Manage the portfolio for assigned territories, analyzing industry performance and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor underwriting results and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities.

Underwriting Development And Support

• Coach and mentor underwriters on best practices and selling techniques.
• Analyze key metrics to uncover trends and drive profitable growth.
• Support profit improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of new product capabilities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of Inland Marine underwriting experience across various classes of business.
• Strong expertise in underwriting, book management, marketing, and product development.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor underwriters while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, including face-to-face interactions, presentations, and written correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple organizational levels.
• High degree of business, insurance, and marketplace knowledge.
• Willingness to travel by plane or car as needed.