Regional Underwriting Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivating solid relationships with independent agents and internal staff while working towards achieving the most optimal outcomes for Merchants and our policyholders.
• Supervising activities of underwriters and underwriting assistants in accordance with departmental objectives and standards.
• Reviewing accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager and recommend a course of action.
• Achieving regional loss ratio and production goals for commercial lines of business.

Qualifications & Skills

• A 4-year degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' commercial underwriting experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is desired.
• i.e. CPCU.
• Previous Agency relationships within the local insurance industry – NY is highly desirable.
• Microsoft Office knowledge as well as the ability to work with internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight etc.).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Pay Information

Mercers Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The estimated salary for this role ranges from $105,000 - $140,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• The Hybrid work schedule will require 2 full days per week in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• And many more exciting company benefits!!

About the Role

The Regional Underwriting Supervisor will become part of a key dedicated underwriting management team focused on leadership and mentoring of underwriting colleagues. This position interacts extensively with internal colleagues, company management and outside Agent personnel.

Merchants Insurance Group

Mercers Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast and is proud to be one of Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York (2023-2025), a Fast Track company (2019-2025), and a Top Private Company (2019-2025).

Company Culture

Mercers Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Contact Information

Mercers Insurance Group supports a safe workplace through pre-employment background screenings.