Underwriting Manager – Large Accounts

Tradewind Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Group in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Senior Underwriter Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a team of underwriters focused on large commercial accounts. You will drive performance, training, and evaluations while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

In this role, you will oversee underwriting of high-value, complex accounts, approve or decline based on risk and pricing, and collaborate with claims, actuarial, and risk control to optimize profitability and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in large accounts.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in an underwriting environment.
• Attainment of or working towards Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, CIC, or ARM preferred.
• Valid Hawaii Driver’s license and use of own vehicle required; driving record favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Underwriters specializing in large commercial accounts.
• Oversee and manage underwriting of large, complex accounts, ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate, approve, or decline high-value and high-risk accounts based on risk assessment, pricing, and market conditions.
• Provide guidance on coverage terms, product development, and pricing to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and risk control to review accounts and monitor performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to adjust underwriting strategies.
• Lead by example, conduct coaching, and drive employee engagement and annual reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field

Professional designations (CPCU, AU, CIC, ARM) preferred

Job description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Underwriters specializing in large commercial accounts.


• Ensure high performance through training, goal setting, and performance evaluations.


• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.


• Oversee and manage the underwriting of large, complex commercial accounts, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulatory standards.


• Evaluate, approve, or decline high-value and high-risk accounts based on risk assessment, pricing strategies, and market conditions.


• Provide guidance on coverage terms, conditions, product development, and pricing, ensuring profitability while maintaining competitive offerings.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (claims, actuarial, and risk control) to review accounts and monitor performance.

Client Relationship Management (10%)

• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to ensure satisfaction and retention of large accounts.


• Act as a point of escalation for complex accounts and provide solutions to clients’ needs and concerns.


• Participate in business development initiatives and support the acquisition of new large accounts.

Risk Management and Strategy (5%)

• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to adjust underwriting strategies accordingly.


• Contribute to the development of underwriting policies and strategies to ensure they align with corporate goals.


• Work with senior management to assess the portfolio’s risk exposure and adjust strategies to mitigate potential losses.

Supervises direct report(s) and actively seeks to drive employee engagement (15%)

• Serves as a role model, leads by example, and is open to feedback.


• Manages direct report(s) to ensure alignment with the mission, vision, values, code of conduct, and division/company objectives


• Encourages and supports personal and professional growth opportunities.


• Conducts regular coaching discussions and delivers timely feedback (both positive and corrective).


• Proactively addresses challenges before they escalation. Documents issues and seeks the counsel of leadership and/or Human Resources.


• Completes the Holomua Annual Review process by established deadlines.
  
  
  • Provides annual SMART goals to direct reports
  
  
  • Conducts periodic progress check discussions
  
  
  • Completes assessment of direct report(s) through the annual review process.
  
  
  • Conducts annual review meeting with direct report(s) to communicate results.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.


• 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in large accounts or a similar role.


• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in an underwriting environment.


• Equivalent combination of education and job-related experience will be considered.


• Attainment of or working towards Professional designations such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), AU (Associate in Underwriting), CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), or ARM (Associate in Risk Management) preferred.


• Valid Hawaii Driver’s license and use of own vehicle required; a favorable driving record is a condition of business-related driving privileges.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually