Business Segments Underwriting Director

6 days ago

Iowa, United States EMC Insurance Companies Full time
About the Role

At EMC Insurance Companies, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Segments Underwriting Director to lead our Public Entities team. As a key member of our organization, you'll play a critical role in shaping our underwriting strategy and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic insight and direction for the underwriting organization on Public Entities, driving business growth and profitability.
  • Industry Expertise: Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Public Entities industry, including schools and municipalities.
  • Product Development: Lead the administration and development of products and programs for the Public Entity business segment, ensuring successful implementation enterprise-wide.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Proactively communicate and make recommendations to management for improvement needed to meet company goals and improve underwriting results.
  • Market Evaluation: Evaluate the cost and benefit of market opportunities and product initiatives, recommending actions based on evaluation.
  • Strategic Planning: Lead the process of developing short- and long-term strategic product and underwriting strategies within assigned business segment in support of enterprise-wise business and profitability goals.
  • Relationship Management: Manage business relationships with external and internal partners to introduce and integrate product initiatives based on enterprise needs.
  • Knowledge Management: Review insurance publications and keep current on issues impacting business segment by attending seminars and participating in continuing education.
  • Guidance and Support: Act as a strategic partner for branches and offer guidance on complex underwriting matters within the Public Entity business segment.
  • Quality Control: Ensure that the team responds timely and collaborates closely with branch offices on underwriting philosophy, authorizations, facultative reinsurance needs, etc.
  • Advice and Guidance: Provide advice and guidance for branch authorizations in determining the acceptability of business by discussing underwriting philosophy, policy forms, rating approaches, underwriting and risk management techniques.
  • Quality Assurance: Participate in all aspects of quality control and audit assessments on new and renewal business.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with corporate underwriting team members as appropriate in the review and study of proposed changes in rules, rates, and forms for various lines controlled by ISO, or other bureaus, and company programs.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of any necessary changes and new information for company manuals, policy forms, and statistical coding.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience: Ten years of experience in progressively responsible roles with commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years of commercial staff underwriting experience within applicable business segment.
  • Certifications: Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, AU, or CIC.
Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge: Superior knowledge of companywide and countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms.
  • Underwriting Judgment: Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of KPIs: Excellent knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to improve them.
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Communication Skills: Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Organizational Skills: Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Leadership Skills: Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to advise, partner, influence, and effectively consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Complex Issue Communication: Excellent ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Technical Translation: Excellent ability to translate technical ideas into more general terms for business customers.
  • Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving.

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