Manager, Commercial Group Underwriting

Summary

The Underwriting Manager leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the underwriting commercial group by aligning the team with the strategic focus of the business unit to drive profitable underwriting results and growth, providing authority on accounts when needed, and developing/mentoring team members.

WHY Jewelers Mutual: 

We are a financially secure, exceptionally positioned, and intellectually curious company driven by our core values of Agility, Accountability and Relevancy! We continue to raise the tide of the jewelry industry we’ve served since 1913 through our innovative people, our unyielding customer commitment, and evolution of our products and services to be the most trusted advisor to all we serve.

With a generous benefits package, office locations throughout the United States, and a mantra of “making your mark today”, consider evolving your career and shining bright with Jewelers Mutual Group!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directly manages assigned underwriting staff. This includes hiring, training, directing assignments, performance appraisals, performance issues and other management specific duties.
• Provide authority on accounts as needed, to coach/develop direct reports.
• Prioritize workflow to provide timely service according to departmental standards. Handles underwriting files in case of work overload or other needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our agent distribution.
• Promotes and monitors territory and agency performance, in partnership with underwriting leadership and product teams.
• Communicates vision, operational plans, direction, and underwriting results to team members.
• Instill an underwriting philosophy and approach that balances business generation with quality of underwritten business.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and submissions to ensure adherence with corporate underwriting standards and philosophy.
• Drives operational changes and ensures implementation of standards and procedures.
• Tracks and assesses impact of large losses including making recommendations to modify underwriting guidelines as needed.
• Passionate about leadership and building bench strength.
• Lead project teams as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership Responsibilities

Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; risk management, business, or finance fields preferred
• 7 years of related professional experience required in underwriting, claims, or product management
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience preferred
• Previous experience in property/casualty insurance is required, jewelry, pawn, or luxury good experience preferred
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls; and talk or hear.