DESCRIPTION

Primary responsibilities include the management, underwriting and growth of a professional liability portfolio of business.


SALARY RANGE

$80,000 to $90,000 starting salary plus defined bonus plan


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with an establish Proprietary Professional Program.
  • Prospect and appoint additional agents to distribute Professional products.
  • Work with existing carrier appointments to facilitate overall growth of Professional business
  • Educate and train existing agency appointments on Professional products and capabilities
  • Quote all new and renewal Professional related business.
  • Monitor industry trends and results responding as necessary
  • Lead the development of product enhancements based on industry trends and performance of book while ensuring long term sustainability.
  • Review underwriting results to determine improvement plan and new business opportunities to increase the quality of the book of business
  • Works closely with IT and operations management team to develop process efficiencies and appropriate systems
  • As required through growth, hire, coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities, ensuring achievement of department service standards.
  • Analyze key metrics of Underwriters to identify areas of improvement and development opportunities.
  • Analyze Underwriting data to determine approval for risk selection, acceptance, coverage and price.
  • Some travel required to visit agencies for development and maintenance of profitable business relationships.
  • Prepares for carrier audits and responds to findings as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • 3+ years of professional liability underwriting experience with an MGA or Program Manager
  • Proven background creating and placing new business, establishing relationships and opening doors to create new business partners within the independent retail agency system.
  • Working knowledge of underwriting concepts and policy and the ability to design, modify and influence book management plans across geographies and classes of business.
  • Understand key drivers of profitability and operational performance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new software applications and Carrier systems
  • Professional verbal and written communication along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team, productivity based environment
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills
  • Must possess initiative and drive to make positive changes to processes

    Job Type
    Full-Time Regular
    Location
     REMOTE