Branch Underwriting Manager

3 weeks ago


West Des Moines, United States BITCO Insurance Companies Full time
Job Description

BITCO Corporation, headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking anUnderwriting Managerfor our branch office located inDes Moines IA. BITCO provides quality property and casualty insurance services to specialized industries including construction, forest products and oil gas.

Position Summary :

The Underwriting Manager oversees underwriting activities and provides leadership and supervision to the Des Moines underwriting team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Directs and supervises underwriting activities of assigned Underwriting staff, including the quality, quantity and timeliness of work
  • Maintains current company and department procedures. Assigns work, provides training and feedback to team members, and conducts timely and appropriate evaluations of job performance in the department
  • In conjunction with the regional manager, prepares and carries out the office's business plan each year including overseeing such activities and setting of business objectives with revisions and modifications as needed to meet the branch sales and profit goals
  • Coordinates with the regional and claims manager in preparing or assisting in the preparation of required budgets for the branch office and the submitting of such budgets to management
  • Underwrites or provides assistance in underwriting large or unusual risks which require a high level of technical knowledge and skill in product and industry
  • Perform Underwriter roles and responsibilities to support branch goals and underwriting team
  • Makes decisions within stated levels of authority and company guidelines, seeks exceptions to guidelines as needed when supported by appropriate data
  • Maintains and promotes profitable business relationships with current and prospective customer accounts, through effective marketing, sales and service efforts
  • Coordinates, promotes and markets claims, risk control and premium audit service plans to current and prospective customers
  • Maintains current knowledge of corporate, regulatory and competitive changes in lines of business written
  • As a management representative, consistently acts in the best interest of BITCO and provides leadership and communication to actively promote BITCO's mission, values, and culture
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or other Business related field preferred; or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience
  • Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in the following areas:
  • Field Underwriting- Construction, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Oil Gas
  • Underwriting New Renewal Business- Determine pricing and understand commercial lines policy forms and coverages
  • Analyzing Managing Exposures- Develop action plans to manage risks and changes during a policy period
  • Agency Management- Growth and development; prospecting; appointment; and maximization of opportunities and responsibilities
  • External Sales- Cultivate new business while demonstrating retention of current customers through presentations to agencies and customers
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR)
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Paid vacation and 12 paid holidays a year
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid life insurance - 2x annual earnings
  • Old Republic 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan
  • Education and training opportunities
  • Insurance designations encouraged with financial assistance available
  • Daily two-hour flexible start and end time for 7.5-hour workday
  • Employee Fitness Program


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