PMA Companies
Manager Underwriting - Commercial Markets - Pasadena, CA
PMA Companies, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee Commercial Markets Underwriting in the West region.
Achieve annual profit and revenue objectives; manage book of business P&L, loss and ALAE ratio, controllable expenses, and Pre‑Tax Operating Ratio.
Communicate and collaborate with regional and segment management in CMU business execution.
Contribute to the development, implementation and execution of annual and long‑range premium and business plans in partnership with regional and segment plans, reflecting territory potential and industry targets.
Select, hire and train highly qualified candidates; monitor performance using performance‑management tools; develop staff skills to exceed goals.
Lead a team of underwriters located in multiple sites; delegate underwriting authority as necessary.
Implement and monitor underwriting policies and procedures focusing on risk selection, loss analysis, and staffing plans to meet objectives.
Advance the CMU Focused Industry strategy with staff, colleagues and external audiences; develop new book and account monitoring tools unique to the assigned industry.
Serve as an industry subject‑matter expert; keep abreast of industry developments and disseminate relevant information throughout the PMA industry practice.
Ensure the Corporate Agency Management Program is fully executed; design and implement agency management plans, monitor profitability of assigned agents and brokers with branch management and BDM/TMM staff.
Ensure underwriters act as results‑driven account management "quarterbacks" with analytical, monitoring, and leadership skills for active account management.
Employ strong analytics and sound judgment when making decisions; communicate pertinent information and recommendations to management.
Demonstrate planning, communication, and organizational skills to execute responsibilities with high levels of teamwork, leadership, initiative, and persistence.
Commit to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, applying compliance policies, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities.
Requirements
10+ years commercial casualty underwriting experience; 7+ years management/supervisory experience preferred.
Strong technical underwriting skills in all casualty lines of business, especially workers’ compensation.
Excellent presentation skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong management, planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Track record of building relationships with agents and brokers.
Proven negotiating skills with a record of growth in book of business and attainment of agency production objectives.
Proven talent development; successful track record of mentoring and coaching for high performance.
Ability to travel.
Experience with remote management.
Initiative, persistence and perspective to operate within an evolving strategic framework.
CPCU, ARM or MBA desired.
In accordance with state regulations, PMA is sharing the anticipated salary range for this position: $158,900 to $194,200. This range is informed by national market data and is intended to accommodate a wide variety of geographic locations and experience levels.
We recognize that exceptional talent may fall outside typical salary parameters. If your compensation expectations exceed this range, we still encourage you to apply. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including your experience, education, and skill set. Offers may fall below, within, or above the stated range.
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Lead and oversee Commercial Markets Underwriting in the West region.
Achieve annual profit and revenue objectives; manage book of business P&L, loss and ALAE ratio, controllable expenses, and Pre‑Tax Operating Ratio.
Communicate and collaborate with regional and segment management in CMU business execution.
Contribute to the development, implementation and execution of annual and long‑range premium and business plans in partnership with regional and segment plans, reflecting territory potential and industry targets.
Select, hire and train highly qualified candidates; monitor performance using performance‑management tools; develop staff skills to exceed goals.
Lead a team of underwriters located in multiple sites; delegate underwriting authority as necessary.
Implement and monitor underwriting policies and procedures focusing on risk selection, loss analysis, and staffing plans to meet objectives.
Advance the CMU Focused Industry strategy with staff, colleagues and external audiences; develop new book and account monitoring tools unique to the assigned industry.
Serve as an industry subject‑matter expert; keep abreast of industry developments and disseminate relevant information throughout the PMA industry practice.
Ensure the Corporate Agency Management Program is fully executed; design and implement agency management plans, monitor profitability of assigned agents and brokers with branch management and BDM/TMM staff.
Ensure underwriters act as results‑driven account management "quarterbacks" with analytical, monitoring, and leadership skills for active account management.
Employ strong analytics and sound judgment when making decisions; communicate pertinent information and recommendations to management.
Demonstrate planning, communication, and organizational skills to execute responsibilities with high levels of teamwork, leadership, initiative, and persistence.
Commit to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, applying compliance policies, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities.
Requirements
10+ years commercial casualty underwriting experience; 7+ years management/supervisory experience preferred.
Strong technical underwriting skills in all casualty lines of business, especially workers’ compensation.
Excellent presentation skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong management, planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Track record of building relationships with agents and brokers.
Proven negotiating skills with a record of growth in book of business and attainment of agency production objectives.
Proven talent development; successful track record of mentoring and coaching for high performance.
Ability to travel.
Experience with remote management.
Initiative, persistence and perspective to operate within an evolving strategic framework.
CPCU, ARM or MBA desired.
In accordance with state regulations, PMA is sharing the anticipated salary range for this position: $158,900 to $194,200. This range is informed by national market data and is intended to accommodate a wide variety of geographic locations and experience levels.
We recognize that exceptional talent may fall outside typical salary parameters. If your compensation expectations exceed this range, we still encourage you to apply. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including your experience, education, and skill set. Offers may fall below, within, or above the stated range.
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