Top Underwriting Executive jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for directing the multi-discipline and highly diversified underwriting organization in underwriting quality multi-line commercial business in order to achieve the desired profitability of the organization, ensuring the profitability and growth of the business by product line. Development and execution of the product line pricing, underwriting and risk strategies (across all markets and products) to achieve revenue and profitability target objectives set forth by Highmark Inc. and approved by its Board of Directors. Establish, maintain, and validate the underwriting standards and disciplines of the organization. Work closely with the senior team in collaborating around new partners, external contacts, products and ensuring a profitable portfolio, while developing a culture of commitment to success, continuous improvement and development as measured through employee engagement and operating results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Business or Finance

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 10 years underwriting multiple product lines
• 5 years in leadership

Preferred

• None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Advanced certification in a field such as Underwriting, actuarial, or finance

SKILLS

• Transformational Leadership
• Multi-line Underwriting Expertise
• Negotiation, Influence, Closing
• Coaching and Development
• Strategic Thinking/Planning
• Sales
• Marketing

Language: (Other than English)

• None

Travel Requirement:

• 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Frequently

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) 

No

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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