Homeowners Underwriting Manager

Overview

Position Summary:-The primary job function is to manage the Homeowners, Umbrella and Dwelling Fire underwriting units to minimize expenses on the combined loss ratio and increase profitability.

Geo-Salary Information

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

 

$98,699 to $182,896  (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$89,727 to $166,269 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$80,754 to $149,642  (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

 

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:-Plan and direct activities of the Homeowners/Package underwriting unit. Accountable for the overall operational effectiveness of the business unit including compliance and maintaining relationships with agents, brokers and insured-Manage unit staff including hiring, training, development and coaching -Review large and most complex applications for coverage and authorize exceptions to established guidelines; Determine appropriate situations for using reinsurance placement-Receive and review all complaints and prepare appropriate responses to the Department of Insurance and the customer-Review and update policies/procedures; Partner with other departments to create and update U/W and Agency Manual

 

Position is remote but must be able to align with work hours of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm PST

Qualifications

Education:• Bachelor’s degree required in Business or related field• CPCU preferredExperience:• 5-7 years underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education/experience• 3+ years managerial experience

Experience with multiple personal lines preferred

About the Company

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

 

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

Perks and Benefits

We offer many great benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $98,699.00 - USD $182,896.00 /Yr.