Manager, Underwriting

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader responsible for guiding and developing a team of underwriters to achieve business objectives within the assigned territory.
• Drive underwriting excellence, ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Maintain strong agency relationships, implement effective processes to optimize production, quality, and service outcomes, and play a critical role in supporting the company’s profitability, growth, and reputation in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field and/or six (6+) years commercial lines underwriting experience required with demonstrated expertise in multi-line products including rating, coverage, processing, and underwriting preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate complex underwriting concepts through visual, verbal, and written instruction, supporting team development and knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrated discretion and independent judgment in decision-making, utilizing available data and sound logic to address diverse underwriting scenarios.
• Effective presentation skills, with the ability to convey information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings to colleagues, agents, and customers.
• Professional and approachable demeanor in all business interactions, fostering positive relationships with team members, agency partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet established deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and convey instructions, correspondence, and memos effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in PC software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as proprietary company systems and digital underwriting platforms.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and the consistent demonstration of WRBC Leadership Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to commercial lines underwriting.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the WRBC Leadership Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors.