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Underwriting Manager

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

Administration
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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The Underwriting Manager will mentor and support the underwriting team to ensure goals, practices, and policies of the company are met.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

  • Serve as the primary resource for the underwriting team for questions and authorization of any exceptions.
  • Direct the underwriting processes related to underwriting referrals.
  • Develop agent relationships and enhance the company’s reputation in the market.
  • Establish program guidelines for underwriting and set departmental procedures.
  • Apply underwriting expertise within the defined limits of authority to achieve underwriting profitability of assigned agents.
  • Monitor compliance with rate and forms filings.
  • Monitor adherence to established underwriting guidelines and procedures.
  • Provide agents with documented proposals, quotes, and guidance with clear definition of appropriate exposure classification, pricing information, limits, terms, and forms for risks outside of the agent binding authority.
  • Promptly respond to all agent submissions and inquiries and perform to defined service standards.
  • Maintain technical skills to support virtual communications and proficiency in the use of Core Specialty systems.
  • Stay informed and share information on current market developments, to ensure the competitive level and profitability of our product offering.
  • Develop training and goals and conduct performance reviews for individual team members annually or as needed.
  • Carry out duties within our internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable law, rules, regulation, good governance, and Core Specialty's shared values, while maintaining a customer service mentality.



Technical Knowledge and Understanding:
  • Solid understanding of property and casualty coverages and related endorsements.
  • Knowledge of underwriting practices and pricing/rating methodologies
  • Knowledge of the surplus lines wholesale binding marketplace and current market environment
  • Knowledge of insurance company operations
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and independent.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to daily changing needs and job duties.
  • Familiarity with company systems, procedures & processes

Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • 5+ years underwriting experience in Property and Casualty lines of business
  • Knowledge of underwriting practices, coverage and pricing/rating methodologies, current market, producer and competitor marketplace
  • Familiarity w/ company systems, procedures and processes.
  • Understanding of underwriting pricing & tools.
  • Preferred wholesale distribution experience in an excess and surplus environment
  • Preferred company binding experience
  • Experience in customer service to internal and external customers
  • Experience working with support services, including IT, claims, actuarial and operations.

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program