Underwriting Director

At EMC Insurance Companies, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Branch Underwriting Director to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you'll play a critical role in driving our underwriting strategy and ensuring the success of our business.

• Lead and direct the branch underwriting process, enforcing guidelines and procedures established by Corporate Office Underwriting.
• Develop and enforce underwriting guidelines and procedures specific to the branch territory, modeling smart and effective underwriting practices for individual accounts, all lines of business, and different classes.
• Set and implement strategies to address challenges to profit, communicating strategies throughout the underwriting department.
• Answer questions, share recommendations for complex situations, and serve as the subject matter expert for the branch, making final decisions on complex or high-risk accounts.
• Oversee and direct the underwriting department team, focusing on both long-term and short-term success, collaborating with team members to establish performance goals and monitoring status.
• Partner with the Branch Human Resources Business Partner Manager to identify training needs for the department and individuals, ensuring that it is delivered.
• Direct existing and develop and foster new agency relationships to grow profitable relationships and rehabilitate unprofitable and low growth relationships.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ten years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience.
• CPCU designation or other underwriting-related designation(s) preferred.

• Superior knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects at one time and make decisions under challenging circumstances.
• Excellent ability to translate technical ideas into more general terms for business customers.
• Ability to explore new and different processes, services, technologies, and partnerships to enhance EMC's business.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate team.
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate products, procedures, business planning, and system information.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.