Manager - Commercial Lines Underwriting

SECURA Insurance Company; Neenah, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

SECURA Insurance Company seeks a Commercial Lines Manager to provide department-wide leadership for workflow improvement, operational efficiency, and underwriting quality governance across Commercial Lines. This role reports to the Vice President of Commercial Lines and partners with Directors to drive process modernization and capacity growth.

The Manager will lead the Small Business Renewal Underwriting Team and guide the Staff Underwriter in audits, compliance, and quality reviews, turning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated underwriting expertise with knowledge of workflows and processes.
• Proven leadership ability to coach, develop, and influence teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, development, prioritization, and implementation of workflow improvements.
• Partner with leaders to improve efficiency, consistency, and underwriting capacity.
• Champion modernization, automation, and best practices.
• Measure impact via operational metrics and reporting.
• Lead and develop the Small Business Renewal Underwriting Team.
• Set performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and accountability.
• Monitor productivity, service, retention, and profitability.
• Foster collaboration and customer-focused culture.
• Oversee the commercial lines quality assurance program.
• Direct audits, compliance reviews, and quality assessments.
• Communicate results and actions to VP and Directors; ensure follow-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting expertise

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Professional insurance designations (CPCU/AU/CIC/ARM)

Tools

Underwriting analytics

Lean/process improvement

Job 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.

A primary focus of this position is identifying, prioritizing, developing, and implementing workflow improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, quality, and scalability across the Commercial Lines organization. The Manager collaborates with leaders across the department to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, leverage automation opportunities, and improve overall underwriting effectiveness.

In addition, the Commercial Lines Manager is responsible for leading the Small Business Renewal Underwriting Team and providing leadership and direction to the Staff Underwriter position responsible for underwriting audits, compliance reviews, quality assessments, portfolio reviews, and large-loss analysis. The Manager ensures quality assurance findings are translated into meaningful training, coaching, process enhancements, and performance improvement actions across the organization.

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 program
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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