Underwriting Manager

4 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Universal Insurance Programs Full time

Commercial Property and Casualty Underwriting Manager


Salary Range: $101,000 to $115,000 per year

Starting salary in range dependent on experience and qualifications


Who we are:

Universal Insurance Programs is a small company making a big impact in the insurance marketplace. Founded in 1992, we have become a staple in the specialized markets we serve. Our programs deliver valuable insurance solutions to select niche markets, and we’re very good at it


UIP has experienced double digit percentage growth in premiums in each of the last five years. The markets are out there, and we are aggressively going after them.


We need a candidate with the vision to see the universe. One who has the knowledge, skill, and ability to lead our team into the next phase of our journey.


Are you that Universally minded person we’re looking for?

                          

What you will need:

  • A current Arizona Property & Casualty Insurance License and be up to date with your continuing education credits
  • 8+ years Insurance Underwriting experience 
  • 4+ years managing a team of five or more Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
  • 4+ years of working directly with carriers and brokers
  • Demonstrated ability to execute operations and keep the program and agency compliant with all legal and carrier requirements
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
  • Team Player Attitude


What we would like you to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
  • Advanced insurance designation such as CIC, AAI, CPCU, or CISR
  • 2+ years of large account handling ($100k and up)
  • Experience leading mixed in-office and remote teams
  • 2+ years of Commercial Property and Casualty Underwriting


General Responsibilities:    

As a P&C Underwriting Manager you will oversee all aspects of our Self Storage Program. You will be heavily involved in working with clients and carriers, creating foundations of new relationships and building on existing ones. You will oversee the program staff of underwriters and underwriting assistants, including taking the lead on their development, training, coaching, and other employee relations issues. You will work hand in hand with the Program Manager, agency senior leadership, and your fellow managers from other functional areas to help shape the future of UIP while staying true to its core tenets of being Relentlessly Loyal, Collaborative, Accountable, Responsible, and Enthusiastic in all we do every day. 


Specific duties may include any or all of the following:

  • Provides training, leadership, support, and guidance to your staff
  • Be an influencer motivating the culture
  • Oversee carrier audits 
  • Work on high level account underwriting 
  • Maintain ownership of new business growth and renewal retention 
  • Oversee all underwriting documentation such as email templates and checklists 
  • Manage other non-program lines of coverages and vendor relationships 
  • Improve processes and underwriting integrity
  • Work with senior leadership to provide high level strategy on future program growth, staffing and automation
  • Regularly work on coverage enhancements to better the program
  • In-depth knowledge of product lines creating a consultative approach providing other coverage offerings
  • Other duties and projects as assigned


Software you’ll need to be familiar with or be able to learn:

  • Applied EPIC
  • Trello
  • Rating Systems 
  • Avaya
  • Microsoft Office 365


The Details:

This is an exempt salary position. This role is performed in Phoenix, Arizona 7:30-4:30 M-F with a Hybrid component. We offer Paid Time Off, nine paid holidays off, and your birthday off with pay. For each employee we provide company paid life, STD, LTD, AD&D, and vision insurance, as well as company assisted health and dental insurance. Life and health buy-up options and/or family coverages are available. We also offer a 401(k) with a company match and a Quarterly Bonus opportunity up to 10%.

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