Underwriting Manager jobs in Akron, OH

The Manager – Commercial Underwriting works closely with the Asst. Vice President Commercial / Farm Underwriting to ensure that the written premium, loss ratio and service objectives are being realized. This position is responsible for the supervision of Assistant Underwriters, Underwriters and Sr. Underwriters.

Salary Grade (16) 97,395 - 126,613 - 155,832

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors written premium, loss ratio, and service for assigned territories.

Develops and implements corrective measures when written premium, loss ratio, and service objectives are not being met.

Monitors underwriting decisions and processes to ensure the underwriting staff are adhering to established criteria.

Provides training, guidance, and consultation to team members.

Assists Assistant Underwriters, Underwriters and Sr. Underwriters with their work.

Works closely with other departments such as Accounting, Claims, Information Technology, Marketing and Strategic Development to realize overall Commercial Lines and corporate objectives.

Monitors and evaluates competitive developments and recommends new or revised products and pricing to capitalize on opportunities.

Builds positive relationships between the underwriting staff, marketing personnel and our customers.

Travels to agencies to strengthen company/agency relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriters, Underwriters and Sr. Underwriters.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

7 years of Commercial Lines Underwriting experience

Knowledge of Commercial coverage's and rating

Working knowledge of reinsurance

4 year college degree  

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Excellent negotiation and team building skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Efficient Time Management Skills

PC skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  The individual must be able to effectively and clearly communicate with agency, team, departmental and company personnel via telephone, fax, e-mail, one on one dialogue and small group presentations in a highly professional manner.

REASONING ABILITY

The position requires the individual to apply common sense, understanding, reasoning and sound educated judgement coupled with sound Commercial Lines insurance training and experience to properly evaluate and analyze accounts for recommended action within assigned authority levels.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPCU designation preferred

Course work and seminars, are encouraged

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to sit at a work station to perform various PC functions.  Additionally, the employee is required to devote substantial time to telephone communication.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Employees may be required to travel from time to time.  This may require extended periods of time sitting in a vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Manager Commercial Underwriting will be assigned an office.  The office has the necessary equipment to perform the position duties including personal computer, telephone, file space, and needed work table space.

The environment is reasonably quiet with needed interaction between other team members, immediate supervisor, and other company staff.  Moderate noise level from telephone calls is expected.