VP, Commercial Insurance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic leader to partner with branch and distribution management to grow the Newport Beach and San Diego middle market commercial book of business.

This position will report to the Pacific South Region Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the profit, growth and fostering of internal and external relationships for Commercial Insurance.

Managing a portfolio of approximately $200 million of P&C premium.

Directly accountable for the middle market P&C branch underwriting operation and results, including driving new business production premium/account retention and rate efforts for all Commercial P&C Insurance lines of business.

This Commercial Insurance Manager is responsible for hiring, retention, performance management, compensation, technical training, coaching and development for multi-line underwriting staff.

The Manager is also responsible for advancing the sales and marketing expertise of the local Commercial Insurance team.

Specific responsibilities include:


* P&L - Accountability (premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results) for middle market P&C and middle market professional lines (non-SRC) business serviced within assigned branch(es)


* KPI - Accountability for subs, quotes, binds for each team member, and assigned territory.


* Portfolio Management/LOB - Direct profit and loss responsibility for field business; coordination, agency management, and production responsibility across the Commercial Insurance product portfolio.


* Underwriting Strategy Execution - Manages execution of new middle market underwriting and renewal underwriting strategy for assigned branch(es)


* Technical UW/Referral Resource - In collaboration with Product Line and Industry Practice, serves as technical resource for referrals and underwriting authority.

Point of contact for branch risks which fall outside of field authority; coordinate efforts with Home Office/Product and Segment leaders.


* Audit and Quality Assurance - Responsible for driving the self-audit process for the Newport and San Diego retail underwriting team.

It is also the responsibility of this manager to produce satisfactory and passing corporate underwriting audit scores.


* Marketplace Focus - Develop opportunities particular to the marketplace and provide customized approaches on market conditions and agency needs.


* Marketing Strategy and Execution - Works closely with Field Operations on development and execution of marketing strategy and coordinates marketing and production activities within Orange and San Diego counties for the entire portfolio of Commercial Insurance business.


* Business Development - Directs business development activities and provides guidance for implementing sales and/or product launches.


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