Munich Re Specialty - North America ยท 11 hours ago
Underwriting Manager - West Coast
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$227K/yr - $348K/yr
10+ years expMunich Re Specialty - North America is a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise. The Underwriting Manager will oversee a dynamic underwriting team, drive distribution initiatives, and shape the underwriting appetite for excess and surplus lines business while cultivating broker relationships and executing production strategies.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and coordinate an Underwriting Team
Drive the distribution strategy by cultivating new and existing broker relationships that includes development and execution of production strategies and business plans to implement and maximize growth objectives and rate goals
Develop and execute the Underwriting strategy and appetite
Measure and optimize portfolio progress by reviewing and analyzing underwriting data and monitoring industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Underwrite, market, quote, bind and retain a profitable book of excess and surplus lines and admitted business that meets profitability and growth targets. Operate within granted authority and make referrals to underwriting leadership as appropriate
Development and execution of production strategies and business plans to implement and maximize growth objectives and rate goals. Coordination with other Munich Re business units is expected and encouraged to offer the best holistic solutions to our clients
Measure and optimize portfolio progress by reviewing and analyzing underwriting data and monitoring industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Cultivate and maintain professional wholesale and retail broker relationships
Assistance in day-to-day operations and projects as assigned which could have client, business group, divisional and corporate impact
Represent the Munich Re brand and Munich Re Specialty Insurance at client events, seminars, meetings, etc
Maintaining Underwriting governance across the team
Qualification
Required
Excellent underwriting, marketing, and analytical skills that have been developed in 10+ years of experience
Strong ability to lead, manage and effectively influence peers
Advanced working knowledge of GL products and insurance concepts, UW processes and procedures, laws and regulations, terminology, concepts and principles related to strategic planning, and other relevant industry trends
Successful track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers
Tech savviness and a willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies
Ability to think strategically and function tactically
Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage brokers, clients and colleagues and the ability to convey a vision and client-focused solutions
Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers
Effective time management and organizational skills
Willingness to travel 20%-30%
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
401k match
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)
Vision and dental insurance plans
Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children)
Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries
Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee
A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost
Paid time off for eligible family care needs
Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Company
Munich Re Specialty - North America
Munich Re Specialty combines premier specialty expertise, capabilities, and products to offer partners and customers simplified access to a wide range of specialty insurance solutions and services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Kerner
Chief Executive Officer
Sabrina Hart
President and CEO
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