Underwriting Manager-AgriBusiness Division

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Overseeing Underwriting team operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high productivity.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans for the Underwriting team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Evaluating the quality and volume of underwritten risks and preparing detailed reports to communicate findings.
• Cultivating and leveraging strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
• Ensuring meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions and maintaining compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Leading the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, identifying strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Overseeing the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Developing and monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experiences, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary.
• Managing and updating underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Risk Management and Insurance, Animal Science, or Agricultural Business, Liberal Arts or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 9 years of underwriting experience or a related field, including a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation.
• Typically manages 2 or more reports. Implements policies, procedures, and strategies under the direction of management. Allocates resources efficiently and sets realistic timelines. Participates in annual planning and goal-setting. Ensures that the team meets performance targets. Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management. Ensures new members of the team receive proper training and meet performance targets.
• Background or familiarity with equestrian events and equine farms a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.