Underwriting Leader

Sentry Insurance; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan with dollar-for-dollar 8%+

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentry is seeking an Underwriting Leader to build and manage a new book of business in Hawaii, ideally based on Oahu. You will lead the revenue and profitability for the Hawaii region, guiding strategy, pricing, and agent relationships to grow premium and market share.

Responsibilities include directing product positioning, developing a local business plan, meeting with agents, and overseeing a small underwriting team to ensure performance and growth. The role emphasizes partnership and results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience in standard commercial lines P&C in Hawaii.
• Familiarity with Hawaii Commercial Lines market and agents on the islands.
• Experience building and managing a profitable commercial lines book via agency management.
• Strong knowledge of state insurance regulations.
• Ability to develop strategic plan for entry into new markets.
• Experience collaborating with product and pricing teams for new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a new book of business in Hawaii.
• Direct positioning of products to increase premium, profit, and market share.
• Create and execute strategy to optimize premium growth and profitability.
• Monitor premium trends, new business, and loss ratio in assigned territory.
• Build and lead a small underwriting team with performance oversight.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Agency management

Market knowledge Hawaii

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

At Sentry, our business is built around people. We are looking for a results-driven individual to lead and grow a book of businesses in the new market of Hawaii.

We're passionate about offering the best services to our customers-and that spark begins with our team. This position will be responsible for revenue and profitability of the Hawaii region, with the ideal candidate residing on the island of Oahu.

What You'll Do

As an Underwriting Leader you will independently build, manage, and provide ownership to a new book of business. In addition, you will:

• Direct the positioning of Sentry's products to increase premium, profit, and market share.
• Create and execute an effective business strategy to optimize premium growth and profitability across lines of business.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, competitor products and strategies, rate levels, and product success and shortcomings in order to reach profitable growth objectives.
• Set strategies using commercial lines business knowledge based on a deep understanding of market dynamics, independent agencies, and local talent within the area to build and manage a profitable book of business.
• Plan and conduct account and agency meetings, seeking and assisting with the appointment of new agents.
• Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents.
• Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and evaluate prospective accounts and independent agencies to determine their acceptability of the risks and services needed.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate results, premium trends and retention, new business and loss ratio of assigned territory.
• Be responsible for building and leading a small team of underwriters, including performance oversight and professional growth to achieve business unit goals and maintain high performance standards

What it Takes

• 10+ years of underwriting experience specifically within standard commercial lines property and casualty insurance in the state of Hawaii
• Familiarity with the Commercial Lines marketplace in the state of Hawaii and experience working the agents on the islands
• Experience with effectively building and managing a profitable book of commercial lines business with the ability to manage profitability through effective agency management
• Strong familiarity with state insurance regulations
• Understanding and knowledge of selecting and managing independent commercial lines agents
• Proficiency developing a strategic business plan for entry into new markets
• Experience collaborating with products and pricing teams in introducing new products or enhancements to existing products

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits andperksthatyou'llreceive.

• 401(K)planwith adollar-for-dollarmatch on yourfirst eight percent,plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well asVolunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellnessbenefitsto encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to yourstart,Sentry willprovide equipmentfor your home office.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) andutilizeourTuition Reimbursementprogram.
• Well-being andEmployee Assistanceprograms.
• Sentry Foundationgift matchingprogram to encourage charitable giving.
• Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this position as an Underwriting Leader is $170,000 - $225,000 annually.

About Sentry

While our headquarters are in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and we have offices across the United States, Sentry has built a strong and lasting relationship with the Maui community, the former home of the PGA TOUR's The Sentry event. Through our Connected Communities initiative, we connect organizations in Stevens Point and Maui with shared goals in education, agriculture, community service, and even brewing-fostering collaboration that benefits both communities. Additionally, Sentry has supported Maui through philanthropic partnerships with organizations including Maui United Way, Maui Food Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, and other local nonprofits; disaster relief following the Lahaina wildfires; and the Sentry Scholars program, which provides scholarships to Maui students.

We takegreat pridein making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lotofdifferent factorsgo into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long-track recordof success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us,we'reone of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States.We'rerated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Manager

Hannah Krueger

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.