Underwriting Manager

Company Details

 

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

 

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest 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.  #LI-AV1  #LI-hybrid

 

This position can based in one of our three offices which offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

• Irving, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Little Rock, AR

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  

Responsibilities

As an Underwriting Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting BSW’s growth, profitability and service objectives through the:

• Leadership of assistant underwriting staff that will execute underwriting decisions regarding new business and renewal acceptability and changes to policies within delegated authority.
• Support Assistant Underwriters on underwriting related questions, guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain daily production in day to day Assistant Underwriter tasks in accordance with production, quality, and service standards set forth for the role.

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education 

We'll count on you for:

• Leadership of Assistant Underwriters to include but not limited to: Underwriting Acumen, Performance Reviews; Goal Setting, Production Monitoring, Underwriting Quality, Employee Development and Training.
• Maintaining active role in day to day Assistant Underwriter tasks in accordance with production, quality, and service standards set forth for the role.
• Daily management of Assistant Underwriter workflow and overall task date status.
• Developing and maintaining documentation for standard practices, processes and procedures in partnership with underwriting team.  Provide communications to staff accordingly.
• Developing and implementing training when needed to all Assistant Underwriters on underwriting topics and procedures.
• Assuming responsibility for new hire onboarding and training for Assistant Underwriter role.
• Review and assessment of management reports to confirm we are meeting production, quality, and service standards.  Implement processes or corrective action when needed.
• Assistance with quality reviews as requested by VP Field Underwriting.
• Participation in testing various systems, such as Policy Processing, Online submission, Imaging/Workflow, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Advanced insurance education is desired, such as Associate in General Insurance, Kaplan Insurance courses, CPCU etc. 
• 3 years experience in an underwriting related role.
• 2 years as underwriting lead, supervisory and/or leadership experience desired.
• Minimum of 3 years multi-line commercial insurance experience (rating, coverage, processing, underwriting).   Ability to teach this subject matter through visual demonstration, verbal and/or written explanation while using mentoring skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement to make sound decisions, using available data or logical assumptions that best fit the situation.
• Effectively present information, in one-on-one or small group situations, to other employees in the organization, as well as to agents and customers. 
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret documentation, procedures manuals and rating tools to assist co-workers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos and to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

 

Additional Company Details

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 Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role