Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Miami (FL)

Hybrid

USD 170,873 - 189,858

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan

Education and Training Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Florida is looking for a Regional Underwriting Manager for Large Accounts. This is a mid-senior level role focused on underwriting for large accounts, requiring a proven track record in underwriting and strong communication skills. The expected salary range is $170,873 to $189,858 per year. The role involves significant travel and collaborative work with agency management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Positions Zenith as the expert in Workers’ Compensation.
Engage with and position underwriting discipline to enable growth.
Schedules and conducts all employee meetings.

Skills

Expert level understanding of Zenith’s underwriting philosophy

Expert knowledge of workers’ compensation policy rules

Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change

Strong oral and written communications skills

PC literacy

Data analysis skill

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

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Base pay range

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

A Brief Overview

This is a regionally-focused role that will support Large Accounts Underwriting for customers in our Southern region. Candidates must reside in or immediately near a major metro area within Florida and have the capacity to travel throughout the state on a regular basis. 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 conduct 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.

The expected salary range for this position is $170,873.00 to $189,858.89. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

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/

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.

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