Regional Underwriting Manager

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

📋 Description

• Ensure superior underwriting excellence by providing management and tactical guidance for Cyber Liability lines of business.

• Lead the formulation and execution of strategic and operational goals for Cyber Liability lines in alignment with the company's strategic vision.

• Assign underwriting authority appropriately.

• Validate underwriting referrals.

• Take proactive measures to attain targeted underwriting performance and efficiency.

• Evaluate risk tolerance, market dynamics, and emerging risk factors.

• Perform internal underwriting peer reviews to guarantee adherence to corporate standards and best practices.

• Act as a liaison with carrier partners, including reinsurers, on underwriting issues.

• Discover new underwriting opportunities and keep track of market trends, competitor movements, and industry developments.

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on the development and execution of business and talent strategies.

• Meet leadership team KPIs while ensuring effective communication, alignment of team objectives, and organizational goals.

• Oversee a team of underwriters and loss control representatives.

• Conduct interviews, hiring, training, assigning, directing, appraising, rewarding, and disciplining of staff.

• Address grievances and resolve issues promptly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent qualification.

• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.

• Generally, a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience is required.

• At least 10 years of management experience is essential.

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation is preferred.

• Proficient understanding of underwriting practices and knowledge in the insurance sector.

• Extensive comprehension of critical issues in related fields.

• Exceptional communication skills for fostering consensus among various teams and areas of influence.

• Strong leadership and management capabilities, exemplifying integrity and professionalism.

• Proven ability to drive results by identifying and addressing significant challenges within the scope of responsibility.

• Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry, along with its products and services.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software is necessary.

• Capability to remain seated for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential for annual performance bonuses.

• Opportunities for equity participation may be available.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.