AVP, Underwriting Manager – Professional Liability and Cyber
Zurich Insurance
Commercial Underwriting Manager
Farmers Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $99,920 - $178,125 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- This role is dedicated to the development and implementation of our third-party data strategy for underwriting and agent quote flow and will play a critical leadership function in shaping and executing the third-party data strategy to streamline agent quoting and accelerate underwriting decisions.
- Oversees the development of underwriting excellence by identifying operational weaknesses which affect profit and growth goals cross the Property and Casualty, Auto and Workers Compensation business units.
- Evaluates corporate policies, procedures, and practices related to Commercial operating results and recommends and directs modifications with corrective measures.
- Performs and directs special projects, industry research and development, and training enhancements: develops, implements, and monitors 3rd Party validation programs.
- Acts as a liaison between Home Office Underwriting, Risk Management, Product Management, Commercial Operations, and the Commercial Service Centers.
Requirements
- Seven years of Commercial Underwriting experience in property/casualty, auto, and/or Workers Compensation lines of business, preferably including supervisory/management experience.
- Two years Management experience as a Commercial Center Underwriting Manager.
- Technical expertise in commercial risk selection and pricing.
- Knowledge of management information and business systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated presentation skills.
- Analytical thinking skills to make timely, appropriate decisions and recommendations after reviewing all relevant information.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Agency Force to grow business while at the same time maintaining underwriting discipline.
- Ability to read and interpret policy contract language.
- Broad-based working knowledge of relevant insurance laws and statutes; the contract issue process, computer systems, competitor’s products and marketing practices.
Benefits
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Commercial UnderwritingRisk SelectionPricingData Strategy DevelopmentOperational Analysis3rd Party Validation ProgramsPolicy Contract InterpretationInsurance LawsStatutes
Soft skills
LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills
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