Underwriting Leader

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of a newly established book of business while managing and developing it independently.

• Lead the positioning of Sentry’s products to enhance premium, profit, and market share.

• Develop and implement a successful business strategy to maximize premium growth and profitability across various business lines.

• Stay informed about market trends, competitor offerings, rate levels, and product performance to achieve profitable growth targets.

• Formulate strategies using knowledge of commercial lines business, leveraging an in-depth understanding of market dynamics, independent agencies, and local talent to cultivate and manage a profitable book of business.

• Organize and conduct meetings with accounts and agencies, seeking to appoint new agents as needed.

• Pursue accounts through designated commercial lines independent agents.

• Assess the quality and quantity of underwritten risks and evaluate potential accounts and independent agencies to determine their risk acceptance and service requirements.

• Track, review, and assess results, premium trends, retention rates, new business, and loss ratios within the assigned territory.

• Responsible for building and managing a small team of underwriters, focusing on performance oversight and professional development to meet business unit objectives and uphold high performance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of underwriting experience specifically in standard commercial lines property and casualty insurance in Hawaii.

• Knowledge of the Commercial Lines marketplace in Hawaii and experience working with agents across the islands.

• Proven track record in effectively building and managing a profitable book of commercial lines business, with an ability to maintain profitability through strategic agency management.

• Strong understanding of state insurance regulations.

• Proficient in selecting and managing independent commercial lines agents.

• Experience in developing a strategic business plan for entry into new markets.

• Background in collaborating with products and pricing teams to launch new products or enhance existing offerings.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to support your financial future.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan allowing you to enjoy time away from the office, along with Volunteer-Time Off.

• Comprehensive Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and Health and Wellness benefits to promote a healthy lifestyle.

• Provision of equipment for your home office, including a laptop and additional materials.

• Opportunities for continued education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) along with access to our Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs available.

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage philanthropic efforts.