Remote Commercial Underwriter & Agency Manager

Encova Mutual Insurance Group.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus program

Job summary

Encova Insurance is seeking an agency manager for assigned agents with a primary focus on commercial lines. You will drive profitable growth by reviewing risks, determining acceptability, and writing new business and renewals.

You will travel within the territory, visit agencies, train staff, and collaborate with underwriters to ensure competitive pricing and service excellence. This role reports to a Regional Vice President, Commercial Lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive commercial lines underwriting experience in package lines and/or worker’s compensation in the Property and Casualty insurance market strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, demonstrated significant underwriting experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting, pricing and coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain agency relationships through regular visits with agency leadership and production staff.
• Coordinate agency training when needed and assist agencies with the tools needed to build sustainable, long-term profitable growth with Encova across all profit centers.
• Gather competitive intelligence.
• Stay abreast of current insurance laws and regulations.
• Determine the acceptability, quality, pricing, profitability and opportunity for new and renewal business.

Skills

Commercial lines underwriting

Agency relationships

Sales and marketing

Underwriting guidelines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPCU/ARM designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Encova Insurance is seeking an agency manager for assigned agents with a primary focus on commercial lines. You will drive profitable growth by reviewing risks, determining acceptability, and writing new business and renewals.

You will travel within the territory, visit agencies, train staff, and collaborate with underwriters to ensure competitive pricing and service excellence. This role reports to a Regional Vice President, Commercial Lines.