Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 3 months ago
Manager – Underwriting Associates
NC, Charlotte - 3436 Toringdon Way
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBerkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. The Manager of Underwriting Associates will supervise a team of Associate Underwriters, ensuring effective management of the book of business and providing guidance in underwriting processes.
Commercial InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervises a team of Associate Underwriters. Manages the book of business within the team. Provides guidance and collaborates with staff in the underwriting of all lines of business. Assures accurate classification of business, appropriate policy contract forms and pricing of risk
Monitors and analyzes production, loss experience and competitive marketing data. Develops, implements and monitors action plans as appropriate. Assesses staffing adjustments as needed
Recruits, trains and mentors underwriting staff to assure excellence in customer service, quality, profitability and productivity. Provides frequent and specific constructive feedback to staff. Utilizes team meetings to share information and solicit input from staff. Serves as technical underwriting resource to team and underwrites accounts exceeding authority level of staff. support the company’s business plan goals of profitability, managed growth and enhanced competitive advantage. Ensures professional and prompt underwriting service is provided to customers. Underwrites commercial property and casualty accounts with low-hazard exposures. Ensures policies are underwritten utilizing established underwriting workflows, processes and service standards
Monitors and reports on material changes within the market. Reviews industry periodicals and journals, legislative actions and court decisions. Provides necessary reports to management and staff
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; or five years property and casualty underwriting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid knowledge of commercial insurance forms and coverages
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead people and influence others to achieve results
Experience attracting, coaching and developing talent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships
Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms
Demonstrates strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and perform within time constraints with a high volume of work
Strong organizational and desk management skills
Must possess a strong customer orientation
Strong collaboration skills and teamwork minded
Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel on an occasional basis
Preferred
Prior supervisor experience preferred
Company
Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company)
Acadia Insurance specializes in commercial property casualty insurance. Our company began in 1992 insuring businesses in Maine.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Simone Grimes, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Rich, CPCU
Senior Vice President & Chief Claims Officer
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