Underwriting Supervisor-CL

EMC Insurance; Nevada (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in enhancing agency relationships and managing a profitable book of business. This role offers the chance to supervise underwriting processes, make impactful decisions on complex accounts, and foster new business opportunities. With a focus on collaboration and leadership, you'll be instrumental in guiding your team to meet established goals while ensuring compliance with guidelines. If you have a passion for underwriting and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration preferred.
• Six years of commercial lines underwriting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises underwriting team and enforces guidelines and procedures.
• Develops agency relationships to grow profitable business.

Skills

Underwriting and risk analysis

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration

CPCU designation or other underwriting-related designation(s)

Six years of commercial lines underwriting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Underwriting Supervisor-CL

Apply remote type Remote locations Arizona- Work From Home New Mexico- Work From Home Nevada- Work From Home time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R5835

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

**This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in the southwest region of the United States**

Public entity experience appreciated. Supervises assigned underwriting team, focusing on growing a profitable book of business. Answers questions, monitors business results and makes final decisions on complex accounts. Monitors and oversees the workload and performance of underwriting team. Develops and fosters agency relationships. Oversees the pricing of the book to match price to quality and manages the Letter of Authority process and file audits.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises assigned underwriting team and enforces established guidelines and procedures
• Answers questions from assigned underwriting team and shares and explains recommendations for complex situations
• Coordinates with underwriters, marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes
• Manages existing and develops and fosters new agency relationships to grow profitable relationships and rehabilitate unprofitable and low growth relationships
• Meets with and educates agents to develop their understanding of EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems and services to help generate a flow of quality new business opportunities
• Monitors business decisions made by team to ensure that underwriters operate within set guidelines, authority limits, rate goals, and branch service directives while matching price to quality across the book of business

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration or equivalent relevant experience
• Six years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• CPCU designation or other underwriting-related designation(s) preferred
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate team
• Ability to effectively communicate products, procedures, business planning and system information
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards will be required if driving

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $90,000-$124,000 range or the $99,000-$137,000 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

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