Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 2 weeks ago
Underwriting Manager - Professional Liability
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
5+ years expAcadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Vela Insurance Services. The role involves leading a team of underwriters in the Professional Liability, Specialty Casualty, and Construction segments to drive premium and profitability goals while ensuring underwriting excellence and fostering broker relationships.
Property & Casualty InsuranceCommercial InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading the team of underwriters in driving premium, rate, and profitability goals
Achieving premium, rate and profitability goals
Assisting in refining and updating the Underwriting Guidelines
Training, coaching and developing team members
Participating in the sourcing, interviewing and hiring of new team members
Drive broker engagement strategies to enhance new business growth and renewal retention
Applying analytics to distribution management
Maintaining own book of business
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years' commercial lines underwriting experience
Experience in and understanding of the E&S competitive marketplace
Demonstrated technical expertise and product knowledge in Manufacturing and Products
A drive to be creative and innovative in advancing the success of the assigned team/ region
Willingness to challenge the status quo and embrace change
A strong desire to compete – and to win
A team player approach
Strong communication skills
Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
Preferred
Professional Insurance designations preferred: CPCU, CRIS, ASLI, AU
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
Keith Gleason, CPCU, AIC, SCLA
Chief Claims Officer
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