AVP, Commercial Insurance Manager

About the role

We are looking for a strategic leader who is prepared to continue the significant growth that the Southwest Region has enjoyed from the Tulsa branch.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the profit, growth and fostering of internal and external relationships for Commercial Insurance. The role relies on a mix of direct reports and the cored resources around the Southwest. The manager is responsible for hiring, retention, performance management, compensation and technical training and coaching and development for underwriting staff. The title and career band/level for this position are flexible based on the candidate’s experience.

• P&L - Accountability (premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results) for Commercial Insurance P&C business.
• Strong focus on growing the Lower Middle Market Portfolio, as well as our highest margin segments including Technology and Life Sciences.
• Portfolio Management/LOB - Direct profit and loss responsibility for field business; coordination, agency management, and production responsibility across CI product portfolio.
• Underwriting Strategy Execution - Manages execution of new and renewal underwriting strategy for local underwriters and in tandem with remote resources.
• Technical UW/Referral Resource - In collaboration with Product, serves as technical resource for referrals and underwriting authority. Point of contact for branch risks which fall outside of field authority; coordinate efforts with Home Office/Product and Segment leaders.
• Corporate Underwriting Audit - Monitors underwriting quality and achieve Satisfactory score with underwriting authority violation below the allowed threshold.
• Marketplace Focus - Develop opportunities particular to the local marketplace and provide customized approaches on market conditions and broker / agency needs.
• Marketing Strategy and Execution - Works closely with Field Operations on development