Manager – Underwriting Associates

Company Details

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by

A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Currently seeking a Manager who will directly supervise our Associate Underwriters. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This hybrid role requires the candidate to work from the following offices: NC, SC, AL, TN, MS.

Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises a team of Associate Underwriters; manages the book of business within the team; provides guidance and collaborates with staff in the underwriting of all lines of business; assures accurate classification of business, appropriate policy contract forms and pricing of risk.
• Monitors and analyzes production, loss experience and competitive marketing data; develops, implements and monitors action plans as appropriate; assesses staffing adjustments as needed.
• Recruits, trains and mentors underwriting staff to assure excellence in customer service, quality, profitability and productivity; provides frequent and specific constructive feedback to staff; utilizes team meetings to share information and solicit input from staff; serves as technical underwriting resource to team and underwrites accounts exceeding authority level of staff; supports the company’s business plan goals of profitability, managed growth and enhanced competitive advantage;
  
  ensures professional and prompt underwriting service is provided to customers; underwrites commercial property and casualty accounts with low‑hazard exposures; ensures policies are underwritten utilizing established underwriting workflows, processes and service standards.
• Monitors and reports on material changes within the market; reviews industry periodicals and journals, legislative actions and court decisions; provides necessary reports to management and staff.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree; or five years property and casualty underwriting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Solid knowledge of commercial insurance forms and coverages. Prior supervisor experience preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead people and influence others to achieve results.
• Experience attracting, coaching and developing talent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform within time constraints with a high volume of work.
• Strong organizational and desk management skills.
• Must possess a strong customer orientation.
• Strong collaboration skills and teamwork minded.
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role.