Underwriting Team Manager

SteadPoint; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k)

BCBS Health & Dental

Supplemental Health Policy

VSP Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Contuining education

Job summary

SteadPoint Insurance Group in Birmingham seeks a Team Manager, Underwriting to lead the underwriting team and collaborate with the Director of Underwriting to implement policies and grow the book of business. You will guide decision-making, ensure risk-appropriate pricing, and drive profitability while aligning with SteadPoint’s strategic goals.

You will mentor underwriters, ensure adherence to laws and regulations, and work closely with agents to optimize portfolio performance and growth for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPCU designation strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• AGENT/BROKER RELATIONSHIPS: Develops producer relationships to build pipeline, agency intelligence, and drives performance to meet and exceed results.
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Manages a book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas of opportunity for improved growth, profit and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share with assigned Agencies.
• RISK SELECTION: Evaluates the business applying for insurance by identifying and assessing risks; determining policy terms and conditions; presenting the proposal to the agent/broker and successfully negotiating through the sale.
• LEADERSHIP: Guide and mentor underwriters in both technical and professional skills. Act as a referral resource for risks that are within their respective authority. Review Underwriting files for proficiency and throughout the Underwriting process.
• CONTINUIOUS IMPROVEMENT: Actively participates in continuous improvement by fully engaging in department meetings, generating suggestions, following appropriate procedures and work principles, participating in problem solving activities, and other methods to support the work of the team.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

SteadPoint has been a trusted workers’ compensation partner for years. We’re known for being reliable, responsive and eager, and for making the workers’ compensation system as easy as possible for agents, employers and employees. We care deeply about people and serve them with excellence, integrity and passion. We value our team members and provide a welcoming, inclusive and supportive workplace where they can maximize their talents and achieve their personal and professional goals.

POSITION AVAILABLE — Team Manager, Underwriting

The Underwriting Team Supervisor with SteadPoint Insurance Group will be responsible for acting as a team lead within the Underwriting department. The Underwriting Team Supervisor will work closely with the Director of Underwriting to develop and apply Underwriting policies and procedures to guide our Underwriting team and book of business. The Team Supervisor will have an in-depth understanding of the SteadPoint strategy and business appetite. They will use all available resources to make appropriate individual and portfolio risk decisions. The Underwriting Team Manager will be responsible for the profitable growth of the SteadPoint book of business, utilizing underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AGENT/BROKER RELATIONSHIPS: Develops producer relationships to build pipeline, agency intelligence, and drives performance to meet and exceed results.
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Manages a book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas of opportunity for improved growth, profit and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share with assigned Agencies. Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends.
• RISK SELECTION: Evaluates the business applying for insurance by identifying and assessing risks; determining policy terms and conditions; presenting the proposal to the agent/broker and successfully negotiating through the sale.
• LEADERSHIP: Guide and mentor underwriters in both technical and professional skills. Act as a referral resource for risks that are within their respective authority. Review Underwriting files for proficiency and throughout the Underwriting process.
• CONTINUIOUS IMPROVEMENT: Actively participates in continuous improvement by fully engaging in department meetings, generating suggestions, following appropriate procedures and work principles, participating in problem solving activities, and other methods to support the work of the team.

JOB DESCRIPTION SALARY RANGE

$110,000 - $150,000

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred 10+ years of property/casualty underwriting.
• 5 years mimiumn reqiured in workers' compensation.
• CPCU designation strongly desired.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k)
• BCBS Health & Dental
• Supplemental Health Policy
• VSP Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Contuining education