Underwriting Manager - Middle Market

About the role

This position will be located in our Denver, CO office under a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day underwriting operations while providing technical guidance to a team of underwriters.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity, growth, profitability, and quality, as well as monitor effectiveness of these policies and procedures.
• Interpret underwriting guidelines for larger or more complex files.
• Handle difficult underwriting inquiries through direct personal action.
• Cook up and participate in underwriting training programs.
• Attend cross functional team meetings, present and work with other teams in pursuing new accounts, as well as agencies/insureds to develop and maintain effective business relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience, with experience in middle market underwriting preferred
• Completion of insurance courses such as IIA and CPCU preferred
• Previous courses in management or management experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of specific insurance concepts and terminology
• Effective analytical, human relations and communications skills
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the job

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Completion of insurance courses such as IIA and CPCU preferred
• Previous courses in management or management experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of specific insurance concepts and terminology
• Effective analytical, human relations and communications skills
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the job

Benefits

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

Pay

The annual compensation for this position, based on qualifications and experience, is between $145,900 - $218,900.

Schedule

This position will be located in our Denver, CO office under a hybrid work model.