Job summary
Underwriting SupervisorLocation: Remote in Winston-Salem, NCJob Summary: The Product Underwriting Lead Consultant serves as a member of the Underwriting Team and works together with team members and stakeholders to determine actions needed to drive improved underwriting results.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Makes sound underwriting decisions and judgments on complex risks, situations and questions• Performs risk reviews and makes underwriting decisions on risk acceptability• Serves as point of contact for all exceptions (agents, sups, TSM, Pricing, Marketing, Etc.)• Works with Regional Sales Managers and Product Managers and Analyst to accomplish their growth and profit objectives• Develops and analyzes both internal and external data in order to direct pricing, underwriting, and sales decisions and understand the market• Proactively identifies opportunities for growth as well as exposures for improved classifications, retention or other re-underwriting action• Identifies improvements for product and automation technology• Analyzes the quality of assigned books of business through agent and profile reviews, audits, and on-going communication with Pricing, Marketing, and PS&S• Builds and maintains relationships that support profitability and premium growth• Communicates with brokers, and occasionally customers, about underwriting items• Performs occasional involvement in Claim coverage disputes or legal matters relating to policy decisions• Assists with training team members and workflow management.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent• 5 or more years of experience, preferably with Products• Experience in training large or small groups and/or public speaking• Effective verbal and written communication skills• Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic and team-oriented environments• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure• Must be able and willing to travel to agency visits, functions, and training• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)• Willingness to pursue Insurance professional designations such as IIC, CPCU, AU and/or ARM• Proven ability to identify areas of opportunity
