Vice President, Underwriter

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

📋 Description

• Evaluates and underwrites both new and renewal business.

• Authorizes changes to policies.

• Manages workload and oversees written business up to the binding stage.

• Provides leadership to a team focused on production and underwriting.

• Delivers exceptional professional service to Agents and Carrier Partners.

• Achieves or surpasses production targets set by the manager.

• Oversees a multi-member team, ensuring effective communication of all relevant information.

• Cultivates and sustains strong relationships with clients.

• Promotes all products and services to clientele.

• Engages in timely and effective communication with all producers regarding submissions and decisions related to new or renewal business.

• Evaluates and determines endorsement requests for approval or denial.

• Monitors accounts to guarantee adherence to the firm’s policies and procedures.

• Tracks production metrics, including hit ratios, renewal retention rates, risk spread, and other quality measures.

• Reviews and appropriately manages policy servicing requests.

• Examines inspection reports and compares them to the conditions represented during the binding process.

• Meets or exceeds documentation standards, adheres to underwriting authority levels, and successfully passes all audits.

• Keeps necessary licenses to conduct business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant insurance certification.

• Minimum of three years' experience in the production and marketing of new accounts.

• Must hold valid licenses in the relevant areas of insurance.

• Ability to comprehend and analyze essential components of insurance policies.

• Capacity to understand client needs and possess knowledge of associated risk exposures.

• Ability to identify emerging trends and developments in the insurance sector.

• Proficient in commercial multi-line underwriting and rating.

• Competent in utilizing company automation tools, including Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, and Rackley ISO Rating Software.

• Ability to establish, nurture, and maintain excellent working relationships with agencies.

• Provide necessary guidance to underwriting support personnel.

• Demonstrate discretion in decision-making processes.

• Strong leadership and collaborative skills.

• Stay updated on current developments in the insurance industry.

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility to maintain a travel schedule based on the requirements of clients, Agents, and new business.

• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Company holidays.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• New parent leave.

• Potential for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.