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Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

ZenithTampa, FL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

This is a regionally-focused role that will support Large Accounts Underwriting for customers in our Southern region. Candidates must reside in or immediately near a major metro area within Florida and have the capacity to travel throughout the state on a regular basis. Incumbent is a key contributor in marketing the Company and its products and in Agency management.

What You Will Do

  • Positions Zenith as the expert in Workers' Compensation.
  • Executes disciplined risk consideration and assumption within a growth mindset.
  • Engage with and position our underwriting discipline and value proposition to external customers (agents and policyholders) to enable growth.
  • Works with Branch Manager to set strategic underwriting direction.
  • Achieves planned results through decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
  • Will recommend or make decisions regarding existing or new programs that have a significant impact on operations and carry potential consequences if unsuccessful.
  • Works collaboratively with management from other disciplines and other offices to solve problems.
  • Removes obstacles.
  • Provides feedback to branch management staff.
  • Supports local training and establishes training protocols for the office.
  • May work with Underwriting Technical Director to develop technical training courses.
  • Has highest level of underwriting authority in the Branch.
  • Schedules and conducts all employee meetings to discuss operational issues and direction.
  • Will interview technical job candidates before they are hires to make sure they possess appropriate qualifications and experience.
  • Provides on-going performance feedback to direct reports.
  • Provides coaching and development when and where appropriate.
  • Works with manager(s) / supervisor(s) on performance improvement plans or personal issues when needed.
  • Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports and contributes to reviews for downstream staff as needed.
  • Salary administration and review of sign offs.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma Or equivalent combination of training / experience required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training / experience required

    • Experience Qualifications

  • 5+ years progressively responsible related work experience required
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in large accounts underwriting preferred

    • Skills and Abilities

  • Expert level understanding of Zenith's underwriting philosophy and standard industry procedure.
  • Expert knowledge of workers' compensation policy rules.
  • Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change.
  • Ability to create and present a clear focused message to all constituents.
  • Comfortable in front of groups and able to handle questions / controversy.
  • Expert listener and problem-solver.
  • Highly skilled in building business information, disseminating it, and sharing with senior management.
  • Expert in workers' compensation underwriting.
  • Expert level understanding of the core business, strategies, and practices required to successfully run the office.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills used to explain, teach, and document.
  • Strong reading and math skills.
  • PC literacy required.
  • Data analysis skill to determine appropriate workloads and strategies for peak periods.
  • Strong presentation and listening skills.
  • Strong in data analysis.
  • Driver License in good standing.

    • The expected salary range for this position is $170,873.00 to $189,858.89. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

    Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), Education and Training Reimbursement, Paid Leave : 3 weeks / year Vacation, 2 weeks / year Sick Leave, 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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