Underwriting Manager jobs in Salem, OR

Vice President Underwriting 

*Applicants from both the Salem, OR and Boise/Meridian, ID areas are welcome to apply.*

United Heritage Insurance and Sublimity Insurance exist to help people achieve financial security and peace of mind through quality insurance products.  We achieve this by being a caring and trusted partner who delivers outstanding customer service.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the underwriting and policy service functions for the companies; for maintaining a high quality and profitable book of business with careful and disciplined underwriting: and for product development and pricing. Develops and implements long-term strategy and vision for the underwriting and customer service operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an underwriting program for careful and disciplined underwriting in pursuit of consistent profits.
• Directs the efforts of the underwriting and customer service departments in the pursuit of consistently excellent service.
• In conjunction with the actuarial team, maintains a disciplined and adequate pricing program for the pursuit of corporate profit and growth objectives.
• Develops and maintains policy products and coverages.
• Assists the company President & CEO as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of industry developments, regulations, and opportunities, effectively communicating these to appropriate employees.
• Works closely with other members of senior management to develop and maintain policy products and coverages. To include, but not limited to pricing and product development work.
• Participates in reinsurance programs as needed.
• Recruits, leads, and motivates a high-quality team committed to the pursuit of corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with marketing as needed in areas of agency visitation and training, with the understanding that agency management, visitation and marketing activities are an integral part of the underwriting function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• College degree required; CPCU designation preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance process and products including auto, homeowners, farm owners, and business owners' lines of business.
• Clear and effective business writing and speaking skills, with the capability of communicating information at an advanced level.
• Ability to employ industry related metrics for effective management and reporting.
• Leadership skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Some overnight travel
• Expressive of United Heritage core beliefs: “We Care, Relationships Matter, Do the Right Thing, Own It, Believe it’s Possible”

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. May sit for extended periods of time. Visual acuity to perform reading and computer functions. Some travel required. Available for business or civic functions evenings and weekends.

Workplace Culture and Benefits 

United Heritage Financial Group is an established and growing company. We offer a flexible work environment and pride ourselves on a culture of innovation and inclusion. Our company offers professional development, mentorship and opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our competitive compensation and benefit package includes a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting, profit sharing, company paid disability, paid parental leave, a paid volunteer day, 11.5 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, and a generous PTO/vacation plan based on length of service with the company. Our standard full-time work week is 37.25 hours/week – we close at 3:00 on Fridays to kick off the weekend! United Heritage firmly believes in supporting employees and our community; we actively support local charitable agencies and make sustainability and social responsibility a priority.  

This position is eligible for healthcare, dental, and vision benefits on day one and a new hire mentor program to support a successful onboarding experience! 

All employees will be subject to a criminal and credit background check as a requirement of employment. 

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