Production Underwriter

Underwriting Manager, Personal Lines

Location: Houston, TX

Mode: Hybrid

• Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
• Implement underwriting policies under the direction of the Managing Director and ensure compliance with these policies
• Be accountable for producing business in the assigned territories
• Underwrite new and renewal business
• Be technologically savvy and data driven. Develop those capabilities in their team
• Monitor critical areas, such as loss ratio, costs, retention ratio and new business hit ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary
• Work to become expert in classes of business.
• Mentor and train underwriters and associates
• Participate in national and local advertising, telemarketing and agency visits
• Assist with the development of strategic plans

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experience
• Minimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, excess & surplus experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a team
• Ability to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third parties
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time off
• Employer paid professional development, including continuing education courses, designations, certification, and licenses
• Opportunities for career advancement

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Production and Other

Insurance