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Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Operations Manager

2 months ago


Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company Full time
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a leading property and casualty insurance provider, Amerisure offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions designed to safeguard businesses and ensure the well-being of every employee. With an A.M. Best rating of "A" (excellent), Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our company is recognized among the top 100 Property & Casualty firms in the United States, boasting nearly $1 Billion in Direct Written Premium and $1.15 billion in surplus.

We are currently seeking to expand our team by recruiting an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Operations Manager.

Position Overview:

The Underwriting Operations Manager for Contract Surety is responsible for ensuring consistent and high-quality underwriting practices. This role involves managing significant transactions and accounts that exceed field authority. The manager provides leadership by reinforcing Amerisure's underwriting standards and assisting field underwriters with daily challenges. They guide Field Regional Managers, Branch Managers, and Surety Underwriters, ensuring adherence to proper underwriting practices while offering an independent perspective on contractor cases. Responsibilities include auditing risks, maintaining adherence to authority chains, and promoting underwriting discipline. Furthermore, the manager is tasked with enhancing industry knowledge, facilitating staff training, and participating in strategic discussions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee, mentor, and provide performance evaluations for direct reports to enhance productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting processes, culture, and expectations in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Authorize bid and final performance bonds exceeding field authority, ensuring seamless communication with internal partners.
  • Support and provide training for all underwriting staff within the Surety department.
  • Interpret and implement company strategies while maintaining awareness of high-level relationships and ensuring proper underwriting discipline.
  • Hold self and team members accountable to service standards, ensuring timely underwriting support for field underwriters.
  • Engage in proactive discussions and consultations to optimize the underwriting process for agency clients.
  • Develop market insights regarding potential new surety opportunities and risks to share with the team.
  • Manage surety underwriting projects from inception through implementation and testing phases.
  • Apply consistent discipline through real-time audits, ensuring underwriting principles are upheld across the business portfolio.
  • Collaborate with other Home Office staff and Amerisure colleagues to disseminate relevant Surety Underwriting concepts.
  • Foster communication and relationships with reinsurance partners in collaboration with senior leadership, overseeing reinsurance audits and strategy.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of contract surety underwriting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven expertise in financial and risk analysis.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract surety underwriting, including job schedule trending, contract review, and the construction process.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in influencing peers and direct reports.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating ambiguity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

At Amerisure, we are committed to creating exceptional value for our partners and policyholders, and we also strive to be an employer of choice. This commitment is reflected in our Employee Value Proposition, which includes a competitive total rewards package. Amerisure offers a comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Package that features competitive base pay, performance-based incentives, extensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and profit sharing. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs and flexible work arrangements. If you are dedicated to excellence and personal and professional growth, Amerisure is eager to welcome you to our team.