AVP, Underwriting Center Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Underwriting Center Team Lead will focus on driving the profit and growth of the Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty (P&C) portfolio for the New York Region.

The position involves managing a team of underwriters, overseeing renewal business and portfolio profitability, and ensuring the execution of underwriting strategies to generate new revenue.

Job Requirements


* Work with the underwriting manager and drive the profit and growth of the Commercial Insurance P&C book for the New York Region.


* Drive renewal business production and profitable portfolio management for a team of underwriters in specified customer groups.


* Adhere to underwriting strategies while driving new revenue production.


* Ensure Achievement/exceeding of customer service goals


* Provide Site leadership for all underwriting center employees, regardless of division, based in Philadelphia.


* Lead staff performance & development to maximize underwriting profit.


* Lead talent acquisition and retention efforts


* Build and maintain relationships with the Commercial Insurance Customer Group, WHS Line of Business TUMs, the New York CI field underwriters, and leadership teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated Competencies


* The candidate must possess technical underwriting expertise including proven skills in strategically managing commercial property and casualty issues.


* The candidate must possess strong communication skills as well as the ability to develop and foster strong internal/external relationships.


* Effective training and coaching are important competencies for this position.


* Demonstrated knowledge of all principles and details of the casualty and/or property product line(s).


* Extensive knowledge of the local insurance environment a must.


* Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective communications, both internally and in the marketplace.


* Ability to manage and produce profitable business, balanced between marketing and technical skills.


* Commitment to provide superior service to customers and clients.


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.


* Self-management, strong organizational skills, and prioritization of work with limited direction.


* Must be familiar with MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook)


* The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of commercial underwriting experience coupled with 1-3 years prior experience managing staff

Additional Competencies


* Proven ability to execute our Commercial product strategies through a deep understanding of the underwriting process by ensuring a profitable mix of business to grow and maintain this profitable portfolio.


* Assists the regional manager in the maintenance of underwriting integrity through education and an effective self-audit process.


* Experience in developing, implement...