Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines at Sentry Insurance Group in Davenport, IA

Overview

We're a people-focused business. And we pride ourselves on the promise to deliver efficient and effective services to our customers. At Sentry, we believe people are our competitive advantage. We strive to attract, train and motivate our employees to keep Sentry as a market leader in our industry. We are currently looking for an analytical and results driven individual to provide outstanding underwriting leadership to a team of property and casualty underwriters in our Davenport, IA office. This unit underwrites Dealer niche businesses that include Auto Dealers, Industrial & Agricultural Dealers and Motorsports Dealers. We provide a comprehensive Commercial Property & Casualty product to small and medium commercial insureds that includes Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, Auto & Worker’s Compensation. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and is an effective communicator, has a natural drive for results & the ability to develop talent.

What You'll Do

As the Underwriting Manager for Commercial Lines, you’ll oversee and guide the implementation and successful execution of our business strategy and uphold continuous improvement through leadership focused on process, problem solving, performance, partnering, purpose and people.

In addition, you’ll:

• Lead a team of underwriters

• Recommend/implement changes to improve productivity, growth, profitability and quality

• Interpret underwriting guidelines for larger or more complex files

• Handle difficult underwriting inquiries through direct personal action

• Coordinate and participate in underwriting training programs

• Attend sales team meetings and present and work with sales in pursuing new accounts

• Travel to home office for meetings, as needed

What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 7-10 years of previous property and casualty underwriting experience

• Leadership experience is preferred

• Exceptional communication, organization and analytical skills

• Completion in or currently taking Insurance courses such as IIA and CPCU preferred

What You'll Receive

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

How You’ll Apply

If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.

About Sentry

All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

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