Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

Zenith Insurance Company (United States); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 170,873 - 189,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Education and Training Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Atlanta is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager for Large Accounts to support underwriting in the Southern region. This role requires 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of workers’ compensation policies, and effective communication skills. You will be responsible for marketing the company's underwriting discipline and ensuring operational success. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressively responsible related work experience required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in large accounts underwriting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position Zenith as the expert in Workers’ Compensation.
• Engage with external customers to enable growth.
• Works collaboratively with management to solve problems.

Skills

Expert level understanding of Zenith’s underwriting philosophy

Expert knowledge of workers’ compensation policy rules

Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change

Ability to create and present a clear focused message

Strong oral and written communications skills

Data analysis skill to determine appropriate workloads

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

Base pay range

$170,873.00/yr - $189,858.89/yr

Overview

This is a regionally-focused role that will support Large Accounts Underwriting for customers in our Southern region. Incumbent is a key contributor in marketing the Company and its products and in Agency management.

What You Will Do

• Positions Zenith as the expert in Workers’ Compensation.
• Executes disciplined risk consideration and assumption within a growth mindset.
• Engage with and position our underwriting discipline and value proposition to external customers (agents and policyholders) to enable growth.
• Works with Branch Manager to set strategic underwriting direction.
• Achieves planned results through decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Will recommend or make decisions regarding existing or new programs that have a significant impact on operations and carry potential consequences if unsuccessful.
• Works collaboratively with management from other disciplines and other offices to solve problems.
• Removes obstacles.
• Provides feedback to branch management staff.
• Supports local training and establishes training protocols for the office.
• May work with Underwriting Technical Director to develop technical training courses.
• Has highest level of underwriting authority in the Branch.
• Schedules and conducts all employee meetings to discuss operational issues and direction.
• Will interview technical job candidates before they are hires to make sure they possesses appropriate qualifications and experience.
• Provides on-going performance feedback to direct reports.
• Provides coaching and development when and where appropriate.
• Works with manager(s)/supervisor(s) on performance improvement plans or personal issues when needed.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports and contributes to reviews for downstream staff as needed.
• Salary administration and review of sign offs.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of training/experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience required

Experience Qualifications

• 5+ years progressively responsible related work experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in large accounts underwriting preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Expert level understanding of Zenith’s underwriting philosophy and standard industry procedure.
• Expert knowledge of workers’ compensation policy rules.
• Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change.
• Ability to create and present a clear focused message to all constituents.
• Comfortable in front of groups and able to handle questions/controversy.
• Expert listener and problem-solver.
• Highly skilled in building business information, disseminating it, and sharing with senior management.
• Expert level understanding of the core business, strategies, and practices required to successfully run the office.
• Strong oral and written communications skills used to explain, teach, and document.
• Strong reading and math skills.
• PC literacy required.
• Data analysis skill to determine appropriate workloads and strategies for peak periods.
• Strong presentation and listening skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Insurance

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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