Position- Underwriting Manager, Personal Lines
Location- Houston, TX
Mode-Hybrid
Hybrid role in Houston or The Woodlands office location.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
- Implement underwriting policies under the direction of the Managing Director and ensure compliance with these policies
- Be accountable for producing business in the assigned territories
- Underwrite new and renewal business
- Be technologically savvy and data driven. Develop those capabilities in their team
- Monitor critical areas, such as loss ratio, costs, retention ratio and new business hit ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary
- Work to become expert in classes of business.
- Mentor and train underwriters and associates
- Participate in national and local advertising, telemarketing and agency visits
- Assist with the development of strategic plans
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum 3 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experienceMinimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting / production experience, excess & surplus experience preferredDemonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a teamAbility to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third partiesDemonstrated proficiency in sales and marketingProven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detailP&C Insurance license. CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferredBenefits :
Competitive base compensation & sales incentive bonus planFlexible and hybrid work optionsHealth benefits & 401K with employer matchPaid vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time offEmployer paid professional development, including continuing education courses, designations, certification, and licensesOpportunities for career advancement