Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

　　Worker Type: Employee

　　The opportunityThis role will plan, coordinate and manage the day to day underwritingoperations for the Financial Institutions team within management liability bydirecting team operations, mentoring professional staff ofunderwriters,communicating underwriting vision and objectives, developingpolicies and procedures that align with department goals, and communicatingrisk assessment best practices to align underwriting strategy with portfoliogrowth goals.

　　Primary Responsibilities* Oversee day to day operations of underwriting team for assigned line/s ofbusiness by delegating risk assessment, managing workflow, reviewing andapproving recommendations and communicating correspondence best practices toensure achievement of service standards and alignment with department growthstrategy*Optimize assigned line/s of business portfolio growth by reviewing,classifying, evaluating and rating complex business, communicatinghigh-risk exposures to senior leaders, guiding team on effective riskanalysis strategies and providing feedback on recommendations to ensure teamachieves department profitability objectives*Build relationships and facilitate projects by sharing expertise withpeers, guiding product review/launch process, leading staff training,resolving escalated issues and monitoring impact of change to ensuredepartment initiatives enhance the business*Lead profitability and process/automation improvement initiatives byinforming senior leaders on innovative underwriting best practices, guidingthe development and implementation of strategic plans and training programsand tracking team performance within assigned territory to identify gaps andpromote efficiencies for alignment with department objectives*Guide key stakeholder decision-making and understanding of operations bysharing underwriting technical expertise with team, agents and regulatorsand clarifying complex escalated inquiries to transfer information andcultivate a strong department reputation*Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements by leading andreviewing audits, communicating feedback to managers and influence theadoption of long-term continuous improvement initiatives*Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accuratelyforecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses tomeet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

　　Required Education* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

　　Required Experience* 7 years relevant experience

　　Preferred Competencies/Skills* Assume a methodical approach to evaluate complex situations; conduct gapanalysis of current state and desired future state*Provide vision and think creatively and innovatively; implement strategiesto improve efficiency*Anticipate obstacles and challenges, identify root cause and strategizeplans to address*Organize people, tasks and activities to yield efficient work flow*Build consensus through persuasion and influence*Critically review, analyze, and synthesize information for reporting purposes*Effectively present information to influence organizational leaders and keystakeholders*Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizationalcompetitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives*Foster and promote collaboration and teamwork*Participate in continuing education related to the job*Creativity and alternative, open thinking to generate and support new orbetter ways of doing things*Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner*Use relevant information and individual judgment to identify need for change*Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others*Provide appropriate structure, direction and feedback*Build long-term collaborative working relationships with senior managers*Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment*Mentor others by providing guidance and encouragement*Foster and promote collaboration and teamwork*Utilize personal credibility to influence others

　　Preferred Experience

　　Underwriting experience is required*specific experience required will vary based on assigned line/s of business*experience managing or leading others requiredPreferred Licenses/Certifications* Depending on assigned line/s of business*specific participation and memberships are preferred and may include one ormore of the following: Professional Liability Underwriting Society*Surety & Fidelity Association of America*American Bankers Association and Professional Liability Underwriting Society*or RIMS

　　Preferred Knowledge* Advanced working knowledge of products and insurance concepts*Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite*Advanced working knowledge of underwriting processes and procedures*Advanced working knowledge of laws and regulations... For full info followapplication link.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity