Manager - Commercial Lines Underwriting

SECURA Insurance; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SECURA Insurance seeks a Commercial Lines Manager to lead department-wide workflow improvements, bolster underwriting quality, and drive modernization across teams. Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Lines, you will partner with leaders to enhance efficiency, capacity, and the customer underwriting experience for associates and agency partners.

Essentially, you will coach and develop the renewal team, govern QA programs, and oversee audits while aligning cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Commercial Lines underwriting expertise with leadership capability.
• Experience leading workflow redesign, Lean/process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to coach, develop, and influence associates and leaders.
• Knowledge of underwriting guidelines and agency distribution models.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, development, prioritization, and implementation of workflow improvement initiatives across Commercial Lines.
• Partner with business leaders to improve efficiency, consistency, and underwriting capacity.
• Champion process modernization, automation opportunities, and operational best practices.
• Measure impact through operational metrics and performance reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Small Business Renewal Underwriting Team.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Monitor productivity, service, retention, and profitability.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Commercial Lines quality assurance program.
• Direct work of the Staff Underwriter for audits, compliance, and quality assessments.
• Review findings to identify coaching and process-improvement opportunities.
• Communicate results to Vice President and Directors with follow-up actions.

Skills

Commercial Lines underwriting

Leadership

Analytical

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CPCU Certification

AU Designation

CIC Certification

ARM Certification

Job description

Description The Commercial Lines Manager is responsible for providing department-wide leadership for workflow improvement, operational efficiency, and underwriting quality governance across Commercial Lines. Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Lines, this role supports all Commercial Lines Director teams and serves as a key leader in driving process modernization, increasing organizational capacity, and improving the underwriting experience for associates and agency partners.

Description The Commercial Lines Manager is responsible for providing department-wide leadership for workflow improvement, operational efficiency, and underwriting quality governance across Commercial Lines. Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Lines, this role supports all Commercial Lines Director teams and serves as a key leader in driving process modernization, increasing organizational capacity, and improving the underwriting experience for associates and agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, development, prioritization, and implementation of workflow improvement initiatives across Commercial Lines
• Partner with business leaders and support areas to improve efficiency, consistency, and underwriting capacity
• Champion process modernization, automation opportunities, and operational best practices
• Measure and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives through operational metrics and performance reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop the Small Business Renewal Underwriting Team
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, development, and accountability
• Monitor team results related to productivity, service, retention, and profitability
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Commercial Lines quality assurance programli>
• Direct the work and priorities of the Staff Underwriter responsible for audits, compliance reviews, and quality assessments
• Review audit findings, quality trends, and compliance observations to identify training, coaching, process improvement, and performance management opportunities
• Communicate results, recommendations, and emerging issues to the Vice President and Commercial Lines Directors while ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are implemented
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL:

• Demonstrated Commercial Lines underwriting expertise with a strong understanding of underwriting operations, workflows, and processes.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and influence associates and leaders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and change management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change through collaboration and influence
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Preferred

• Experience leading workflow redesign, operational excellence, Lean/process improvement, automation, or business transformation initiatives
• Professional insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, CIC, ARM, or equivalent
• Experience utilizing underwriting analytics, operational metrics, and data-driven decision-making to improve business performance
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements that increased efficiency, quality, capacity, or customer experience
• Experience managing change initiatives across multiple teams or departments
• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Lines products, underwriting guidelines, and agency distribution models

At SECURA, we are transforming the insurance experience by putting authenticity at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission is clear: we’re making insurance genuine. We recognize that our associates are our greatest assets, and we invest in their well-being and professional growth. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, competitive benefits, and a culture that champions work-life balance. Joining SECURA means becoming part of a dynamic team that values each individual’s contribution and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Here, you’ll not only find a fulfilling career but also a place where you can make a positive impact every day.
SECURA Insurance strives to provide equal opportunity for all employees and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.