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A career at Concord Insurance Group is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.
Job Description
Reporting to the Officer of Underwriting, the Personal Lines Underwriting Manager’s focus is growing and sustaining a profitable book of new and renewal business. This position will also drive strategic planning to develop and implement an underwriting strategy that determines profitable market opportunities. The Manager is responsible for the professional and technical development of their team—working through supervisors to cultivate talent, support career growth, and prepare future leaders for long-term succession.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for achieving profit and growth targets
* Ensure underwriting practices and guidelines are understood and adhered to, specifically regarding pricing, risk selection, mix of business, flow management and quality analysis.
* Apply creativity and underwriting knowledge to write risks and retain business.
* Review the progress made in meeting objectives, analyze operating procedures, and prepare records or reports for management including conclusions and recommendations for the solution of problems.
* Collaborate with key internal business partners to develop market strategies, fostering clarity of vision across all departments
* Implement policies established by Senior Management.
* Manage department activities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Managerial responsibilities include, but not limited to:
o Reporting to Leadership the progress and problems with meeting Company objectives;
o Planning, assigning, and directing work to meet Company objectives;
o Training associates and conducting performance appraisals;
o Rewarding and disciplining associates;
o Addressing complaints and resolving problems;
o Interviewing candidates and associates to fill open positions.
* Effectively manage through coaching and creating a streamlined underwriting process that fosters a high performing, consistent and collaborative team environment.
* Make suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of associates.
* Other duties as required.
Requirements
* BS/BA degree required; Master’s Degree and/or insurance designation a plus
* 5-8 years of experience in Personal Lines Underwriting with responsibility for operations and people
* Prior supervisory experience required.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to think strategically, implement change, and influence key business stakeholders.
* Drive-for-results mentality, with ability to multi-task and make decisions in a business context.
* Frequently operating a computer and other types of office equipment, which will involve repetitive motions.
* Moving around the office to collaborate with co-workers, attend meetings, and retrieve items needed to complete the essential functions of this job.
* Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
Concord Group employees are eligible for a comprehensive total compensation package including but not limited to medical, vison, dental, life, and disability insurance. We offer a generous Paid Time Off Program that includes vacation, personal, sick time and holiday pay. Invest in your future with our competitive 401(k) plan with company match!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Insurance
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