Underwriting Manager, Insurance

Specialty Program Group; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting operations and manage personnel. This role involves achieving rate and loss ratio targets while overseeing team performance and development. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, strong management skills, and a thorough understanding of underwriting processes. With remote work opportunities and a competitive salary range, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company. Join a team that values creativity and expertise in providing comprehensive insurance solutions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Equity

Commissions

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in underwriting management.
• Thorough understanding of company policies and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop underwriting standards and manage training and development.
• Monitor performance via KPIs and build agent relationships.

Skills

Management Experience

Conflict Resolution

Underwriting Standards Development

Performance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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About Specialty Program Group
Our goal is to partner with industry-leading specialty businesses to provide them with the ability to achieve their goals and optimize their businesses. Specialty Program Group offers access to capital and investment, deep carrier relationships, creative thinking, product development, and broad distribution, while allowing our businesses to maintain the essence of what makes them successful. We deliver leading-edge specialty expertise backed by transformative digital capabilities and sophisticated data and analytics.

About Avant
Avant is a risk management organization serving several industries, founded through innovation in 1976 with the creation of Non-Trucking Liability. We continue to innovate by developing new products and markets. Avant is a holding company with subsidiaries including Avant Underwriters, Avant Specialty Claims, Avant Brokerage, Avant Supermarket Group, SafeHerb Flexible Workforce, and AvantCare. Each contributes to our strength and unique market position, attracting like-minded, leading-edge talent and organizations to provide comprehensive insurance solutions.

Job Summary
The UW Manager is responsible for executing underwriting operations and managing underwriting personnel. Key responsibilities include achieving rate and loss ratio targets, managing file construction and referrals, and overseeing team performance and development.

Key Responsibilities
Develop underwriting standards and processes, manage training and development, resolve system issues, approve payroll functions, steward large accounts and agencies, monitor performance via KPIs, build agent relationships, and identify underwriting improvements.

Qualifications
7-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education, prior management experience, conflict resolution skills, and thorough understanding of company policies.

Preferred Experience
Transportation underwriting experience and a current CPCU license are preferred.

Work Location
Remote work opportunities available. The salary range is $115,000-$125,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and other factors. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k), paid time off, bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Additional Details
Required experience: 7-10 years; No travel required; Bachelor's degree needed. HUB International is an equal opportunity employer and committed to accessibility. For assistance, contact [e-mail].