Manager, Specialty Underwriting & Operations

Job Description

Job Description

The Manager, Specialty Underwriting & Operations, will assist with four critical functions within the Specialty Operations team :

1) Assist with onboarding of new MGU / MGA program partners.

2) Act as a true business partner to Specialty Underwriters to assist with any operational aspects of their program(s)

3) Practice continuous improvement on process, procedures, and documentation efforts for the Specialty team.

4) Work on various operational items that arise on live and active Specialty programs.

5) Ad-hoc special projects

The primary purpose of this role will be to lead the due diligence and onboarding process for new MGA opportunities and to manage the ongoing operational processes for MGA programs across the US Specialty business.

This role requires a solid understanding of the MGA landscape, excellent stakeholder management skills, strong communication skills and project management skills.

Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints. The individual must be entrepreneurially focused, have a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality and be curious about the business

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree and / or 10+ years related insurance experience.
• 8+ plus years insurance experience, working for an insurance carrier or insurance program / MGU / MGA
• Commercial insurance experience is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years project management experience
• Insurance education preferred (AU, CPCU) but not required.

Primary Job Functions :

The above-cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Periodic Job Functions :

Skills & Competencies Required :

Additional Information :

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short / long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.