Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor
Utica National Insurance Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Hartford • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for leading and managing a team of underwriters to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies.
- Work closely with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations to develop strategic plans for profitable growth within the territory.
- Underwrite commercial lines insurance policies, including General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, Commercial Auto insurance.
- Evaluate performance of all underwriters to confirm adherence to company underwriting guidelines policy.
- Effectively manage the quality process in a book of business.
- Manage territory to meet all regulatory requirements.
- Be responsible for the administration of underwriting authority to underwriters with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations.
- Understand trending in relation to growth and profit.
- Demonstrate strong partnerships with agents and brokers.
- Support sales plans and agency engagement initiatives.
- Effectively manage agency profitability.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting preferred.
- Leadership and management experience in the insurance industry, specifically in commercial lines preferred.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, and Commercial Auto lines of business.
- Proven track record of successful underwriting and portfolio management in the middle market segment.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- CPCU, CIC designations highly desirable.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Commercial Lines UnderwritingGeneral LiabilityWorker's CompensationProperty InsuranceCommercial Auto InsurancePortfolio ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making Skills
Soft Skills
LeadershipManagementCommunicationNegotiationRelationship-Building
Certifications
CPCUCIC