Industry Segment Manager – Public Entity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for the Public Entity sector, delivering strategic underwriting and product guidance.

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of segment strategies, business plans, and initiatives that align with profitability objectives.

• Manage portfolio performance, including overseeing profit and loss and long-term growth strategies.

• Examine premium, loss, and market data to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for enhancement.

• Create and disseminate underwriting best practices, appetite, and guidance throughout the organization.

• Assess market opportunities and propose product improvements, new offerings, and enhancements to coverage.

• Compose and refine policy coverage language to accommodate the evolving needs of the market and customers.

• Collaborate with Claims, Risk Improvement, Actuarial, and other business units to fulfill segment goals.

• Provide expert advice on complex underwriting risks, including coverage, pricing, limits, and business acceptability.

• Review and sanction accounts that exceed regional underwriting authority and assess facultative reinsurance requirements.

• Facilitate underwriting quality assurance through audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead or engage in strategic projects, vendor partnerships, and product implementation activities.

• Design and deliver underwriting training, workshops, and educational resources while mentoring team members.

• Represent EMC and Corporate Underwriting at industry events, committees, marketing initiatives, and thought leadership engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a business or insurance-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• A minimum of ten years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience, including at least three years in staff underwriting within the relevant industry segment.

• Preferred insurance designations such as AU, CIC, or CPCU.

• Advanced, demonstrated knowledge of nationwide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, and forms relevant to the business area.

• Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• In-depth understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategies for enhancement.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in presentations.

• Strong computer skills, including Internet and keyboard proficiency.

• Capacity to advise, collaborate, influence, and consult effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, executives, and project owners.

• Proficiency in simplifying and conveying highly complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to translate technical concepts into broader terms for business clients.

• Willingness to travel occasionally; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards is required for driving.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Competitive paid time off plan along with a full day of volunteer time off each year.

• Financial incentives such as a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan, and recognition and anniversary awards.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness initiatives aimed at enhancing team member well-being and lowering health insurance costs.

• Flexibility in dressing for your day and options for alternative work arrangements.