Underwriting Manager

1 day ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Donegal Insurance Group Full time
Job Summary

The Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager position at Donegal Insurance Group is a key role that requires leadership, guidance, and direction to achieve profitable underwriting results within the commercial lines department. This position involves ensuring high-quality service is delivered to independent agents and supporting underwriters in managing each agent for profitability and growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Communicate Donegal's underwriting philosophy to the underwriting staff and monitor the book of business for quality and profitability.
  • Build and maintain positive agent relationships by delivering quality service and becoming a business partner with each agent to ensure profitability.
  • Manage premium production of new and renewal business, measure and report growth to senior management.
  • Lead underwriting staff by providing hands-on experience, training, and individual performance management plans.
  • Allocate resources to ensure that work processes are innovative, efficient, and cost-effective, enabling the department to meet customer needs and minimize operating expenses.
  • Serve as a management communication link to other core disciplines to achieve effective inter-departmental operations.
  • Effectively translate corporate plans and strategies into measurable actions to achieve desired outcomes and contribute to exceptional customer service and profitable growth.
Requirements
  • Five to ten years of underwriting experience at a company or agency is required.
  • A minimum of five years commercial lines underwriting experience is required.
  • A minimum of five years management/supervisory experience with a proven track record of building a successful underwriting team is preferred.
  • Demonstration of self-development through attainment of professional insurance designations, CPCU, ARM, PLU, etc. is required.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree with a background in insurance or equivalent experience is required.
  • Continuing education in IIA and CPCU courses is preferred.
Skills/Technical Expertise
  • Thorough understanding of the trends in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry and the ability to maximize profit and growth in the changing/competitive marketplace.
  • Strong leadership skills, ability to quickly assess performance issues and take corrective measures to resolve issues.
  • Results-oriented, decisive, ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Strong communication/marketing skills, ability to build a business relationship with the independent agency system.
  • Possess strong analytical skills, attentive to detail.

Donegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, career development opportunities, and more.

Join Donegal Insurance Group and be part of a team that is dedicated to providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.

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