E&S Underwriting Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee the E&S primary auto department.
• Develop, implement and monitor underwriting guidelines, rates, forms, pricing, endorsements and procedures.
• Create, implement and manage strategic underwriting for specific lines of E&S.
• Provide business forecasting related to trends and profitability.
• Thoughtfully establish group strategy, appetite and marketing plans.
• Lead proactive discussions with reinsurers, verifying the appropriate use of reinsurance used by specific lines of business, including various treaty and facultative reinsurance.
• Conduct regular visits with general agents, brokers and program managers to understand business needs, reinforce objectives, drive business results and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain and optimize portfolio through risk selection and pricing strategy to maximize profitability.
• Plan and manage the building out of the E&S team including: hiring, placement, training, performance management, salary planning and administration and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU Designation
• Preferred 8+ years of E&S experience with primary casualty underwriting and/or management
• Prior commercial insurance business startup experience a plus
• Expert understanding of casualty insurance market and trends, competitor landscape and legal and regulatory environment
• Demonstrable experience setting strategy and monitoring production and profitability on a regional and/or national level

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans