Manager- Construction Underwriting (Astrus)

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the profitable production and retention of program book of business. Customer satisfaction with brokers, clients and internal departments is essential. Working with underwriters, the manager will be responsible for the developmental management of the underwriting process to improve and maintain premium volume in line with corporate strategies. Additionally, as needed, provide a variety of customer services to management, wholesale brokers, Account Managers and support to the underwriters on existing business. This position is within our Astrus operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and monitors the underwriting strategy per carrier and corporate guidelines;
• Develops staff proficiencies with rules and regulations;
• Monitors and enforces underwriting procedures and guidelines, ensuring underwriter compliance with established authority levels;
• Monitors staffing levels and developmental needs of the underwriting staff and make recommendations, as needed;
• Develops program business, as needed;
• Maintains and manages operating results, competitor methods and analyzes insurance trends;
• Manages and provides guidance on complex issues;
• Develops, monitors, and maintains strong, profitable relationships within the company, brokers and insurance markets;
• Monitors and manages in force book of business to include close communication with loss control and claims staff;
• Handles new and renewal business coordination for program brokerage business;
• Creates timelines for renewals;
• Communicates effectively any underwriting changes as necessary;
• Maintains updated logs; submissions, written/lost business, bordereaux, etc.;
• Commits to the complete servicing and overall handling of account submissions ensuring work is properly completed, which includes monitoring and checking the work from Retail Brokers and Underwriters;
• May meet with Companies, Retail Brokers, and Clients/Insured;
• Attends on-going training as required;
• Attends weekly meetings as required;
• Travels as necessary;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten (10) or more years related work experience; including Underwriting with emphasis in program business preferred

Requires a valid insurance license; must continue to meet requirements for license renewal

Requires a valid driver's license

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, visit the link below.

https://www.alliant.com/media/p33ldzpp/recruitment_benefits_2022-23.pdf

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $178,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $200,000.00

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