Underwriting Manager

Job Description: Our client has a new opportunity for an Underwriting Manager. Reporting to the Vice President of Underwriting and Chief Underwriting Officer, this full-time position will manage and coordinate underwriting and policy issuance activities. Responsibilities: Assist with the development, design, implementation and administration of underwriting programs, policies, guidelines and practices. Communicate directly with the company’s business partners and serve as a principal contact for underwriting department issues. Provide technical assistance and review complex risks and programs to ensure compliance, consistency and profitability. Review and approve, modify, or decline complex and/or unusual risks referred by underwriters. Assist in the analysis and organization of department operations and procedures. Evaluate department metrics and continually seek to improve workflow efficiency. Negotiate facultative reinsurance agreements and assign facultative underwriting and binding authority. Work with the compliance/product development department on endorsement and policy development, including rate and form filings with all applicable regulatory agencies. Assist in providing periodic reports to the company’s board of directors by accurately portraying the underwriting department’s activities and status. Participate with other senior managers in the development of company strategy or personally complete special projects and reports as required. Ensure department employees pursue continuing education and training and be personally available to department personnel for questions and problem resolution. Conduct performance reviews of department staff, communicate job expectations and provide coaching, guidance and evaluation of individual performance. Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent business experience. Strong background in directors and officers liability and/or professional liability. Indiana resident insurance agent licenses in property/casualty (including surplus lines license) or the ability to acquire these in an expedient manner. Licensing in other states is also required. Prior supervisory experience. Excess and surplus lines, and financial institutions experience. Ability to travel 5-10% of the time, which may involve overnight or weekend travel. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and MVR. Contact: Alexandria Van Riper avanriper@jacobsononline.com

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