ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Directs and maintains the development of underwriting strategies, guidelines, and policies/procedures for the underwriting function. This includes overseeing the evaluation of new and renewal business, types of coverage and limits of liability to be offered, line of business pricing structures, workflows and the final rating and issuance of policies and endorsements.
• Manages the underwriting team within the Management Liability creating a collaborative, supportive and high performing culture within the team.
• Maintains alignment and support through communication, encouraging the sharing of information and continually seeking ways to improve.
• Sets and delegates limits of authority, structures a referral process where risks that exceed individual authority are reviewed and signed off on by others; holds final authority over the acceptability and pricing of risks that exceed delegated authority levels or that are outside established underwriting guidelines.
• Hands-on involvement as needed on larger and more complex risks, or on broader underwriting issues that can have a significant impact on the company.
• Responsible for overseeing individual development of team members to maximize the achievement of their potential as underwriters and leaders within the company.
• Will proactively participate with the senior management team in developing and executing strategic plans to meet organizational business goals.
• Tracks underwriting performance for production, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Leads Q/A review of underwriting activities to assure compliance with company underwriting philosophy and practices; accomplishes this through a formalized quality review process that includes individual file reviews, broader skills assessments, and identification of training needs.
• Collaborates with Distribution leadership to establish strategic plans for the longer-term, establishing initiatives now that center on future product and service offerings, closing team competency gaps, creating space for innovation and succession planning for the department.
• Maintains awareness of competitor products, the overall insurance marketplace as well as industry issues to ensure the company is providing competitive and adequate insurance coverage.
• Participates in broader organizational projects and initiatives, representing the needs of Amynta Dealer Solutions and Amynta.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly motivated to build and take leadership ownership of a business.
• A significant level of Management Liability underwriting and leadership experience, with a strong understanding of all lines within the Private Company and Not For Profit product set. .
• Collaborative leadership style, with a shown ability of empowering others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish clear underwriting direction and strategy, while also possessing portfolio management skills.
• Critical thinker with the ability to bring together multiple solutions in a collaborative and cohesive way.
• Individually accountable and results oriented.
• Possess the ability to effectively build teams by attracting and building talent.
• Previous experience managing direct reports
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, negotiating and planning skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of Management Liability Underwriting experience.
• A minimum of 5 years in underwriting leadership positions
• BA/BS degree or equivalent leadership experience.