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- Responsible for financial performance of Environmental insurance products in our Eastern region including: accident year loss ratio, premium plans (including new business, retention, and rate/exposure increases), and commission targets.
- Manages underwriting quality and book management which includes: executing underwriting strategy (including portfolio management), and self-auditing new and renewal business (eligibility, class fit, price to exposure, use of pricing tools, deductibles, analysis of losses, and well documented approvals of underwriting edits). Identifies and analyzes book trends, and manages catastrophe plans. Maintains a strong professional knowledge of competitive, regulatory and legal environments and applies this information effectively.
- Acts as primary underwriting referral resource for assigned discipline within the region. Along with underwriters, examines, identifies and evaluates exposures by analyzing underwriter file and documentation. Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline or modify risks within discipline and assigned underwriting authority levels. Demonstrates a strong understanding of exposures and key coverage issues. Manages and implements underwriting decisions in compliance with state laws.
- Ensures compliance with underwriting standards and authorities. Monitors regional results and develops actions as needed. Performs audits for adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Provides strategic and tactical input to other members of their regarding products or line of business. May assist with the creation of pertinent underwriting guidelines, product and system modifications, and coverage forms. May be recognized within the region as the subject matter expert for a particular segment or line of business.
- Participates in producer presentation meetings, including travel to key producers and participation in agency planning with other staff. Communicates and ensures achievement of service standards.
- Manages technical development of staff within the business and may directly manage Underwriters and/or Underwriting Associate(s). This includes: goal setting, skill assessment, staff selection/role alignment, feedback and/or completion of performance appraisals, development, and building of technical skills. Frequently communicates regional and local goals. Oversees training and personal development programs.
- Depending on discipline or segment may have responsibility for driving new business production results for assigned territory and/or line of business and may be responsible for underwriting a book of business. This includes writing new business, identifying program opportunities and maintaining high level agency relationships within the assigned producer plant.
- 10+ years of excess and surplus lines environmental insurance experience including underwriting General Liability, Contractors Pollution and Professional Liability package policies, Excess and/or Site Pollution products. Knowledge of Business Auto a plus.
- Expert knowledge of technical underwriting, pricing, and coverage issues.
- Must have proven analytical, decision making, problem-solving, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Exceptional management skills, including informal mentoring and formal development of staff.
- Maintains strong professional knowledge of legislative issues, industry trends and marketplace issues within the region.
- High-level technical and management skills are needed.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, and other relevant PC software applications and peripheral hardware.
- Ability to travel 15% for producer meetings, corporate meetings, and industry conferences.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- CPCU, AU, or ASLI designation desirable.
- Minimum of 7-10 years or progressively complex insurance experience.
- 5-7 years of supervisory experience.
Senior Underwriting Manager/VP - Atlanta, United States - Intact Insurance
Description
Job DescriptionWe currently have an opportunity for a Senior Underwriting Manager/Vice President to join our Environmental team in the Atlanta, GA area or remotely located in Eastern Region of the United States. This position manages all components of development, growth and profitability for a book of business in our Eastern region. Responsible underwriting environmental contractors and consultants, non-environmental contractors, and commercial facilities within division guidelines and authority. Accountable for the effective underwriting, pricing, development and retention of profitable business through managing all components of profit, loss and expenses within a region. Develops and executes strategic underwriting direction and initiatives that contribute to the growth and profitability in the region. Responsible for compliance with underwriting standards, authorities and jurisdictional regulations. Manages assigned underwriting staff and acts as primary underwriting referral resource within the region.
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About Us
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.
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