Commercial Lines Branch Leader

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States United Fire & Casualty Full time
Commercial Lines Branch Leader

The Commercial Lines Branch Leader is a key role within United Fire & Casualty, responsible for driving profitable growth and executing local underwriting strategy. This position requires a strategic and dynamic leader who can collaborate with agency distribution partners and lead the local middle market branch underwriting team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execution of Corporate Strategy: Develop and execute business plans to achieve established operational plan targets for written premium, loss ratio, renewal retention, pricing, and expense management.
  • Underwriting Execution: Develop underwriters through coaching, mentoring, training, and development, focusing on underwriting discipline and meeting quality standards.
  • Distribution Management: Represent UFG externally in the market, executing corporate agency distribution strategies with key local agency relationships.
  • Management and Leadership: Collaborate and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement, manage and lead a team of underwriting professionals, and ensure the successful execution of policies, projects, and change initiatives.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • CIC/CPCU designation preferred.
  • 8+ years total experience in property/casualty insurance, preferably underwriting and/or marketing; 3+ years of management experience preferred.

United Fire & Casualty offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a strategic and dynamic leader with a passion for underwriting and team management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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