CL Underwriting Manager (hybrid)

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Summary: This position is responsible for managing our front-line underwriting team and building a profitable book of Commercial Lines business in assigned territory.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Territory Leadership- Responsible for developing a business plan to achieve the desired profit and growth, potential of the assigned territory in alignment with CL Strategy and Company values.

Appoint, develop and build relationships with sufficient distribution partners to sustain profitable growth in conjunction with Sales Team partners

Proactively identify challenges and opportunities and develop action plans to improve results

Monitor execution through management reports, quality reviews, referrals and 1:1 discussions

Shares responsibility for the continued refinement of LOB growth, policies, guidelines and pricing

Work with Product Management and Actuarial in annual state and LOB rate reviews

Effectively collaborates with business partners to drive growth and manage profit within the territory

Underwriting- Oversee the execution of a high-quality function

Ensure that business fits Company strategy and policy guidelines and that the appropriate underwriting process, procedures and collaboration are carried out.

Implement pricing model and monitor performance to model. Assure underwriting actions align with the model by measuring and monitoring pricing by individual, territory and state

Responsible for executing an effective quality review routine based on staff and territory needs and provide resources for departmental reviews.

Maintain technical proficiency and delegate authority based on individual staff expertise

Seek out new ways to improve the underwriting process.

Agency Management- Responsible for developing a Commercial Lines distribution network to achieve the full potential of the assigned territory.

Enforce success planning, territory planning and other necessary activities to achieve desired results.

Build effective relationships with key agency leadership and producers to promote brand capabilities and ensure execution of plans.

Perform ride-alongs and coaching with underwriting staff.

Talent- Responsible for selecting, leading, developing & retaining a high performing underwriting team.

Conduct frequent feedback and coaching discussions.

Administer salary and performance evaluations.

Identify skill gaps and developmental needs and oversee plans to fill gaps and training needs.

Provide intensive on-boarding program to ensure culture and fit with Grange policies.

Provide mentors and guide less experienced underwriters.

Assure underwriter expertise level matches the business needs.

Assist in department training and manage resources for underwriters to participate.

What You’ll Bring To The Company:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Prefer seven or more years of commercial multiple lines product/underwriting middle market experience, management experience demonstrating leadership skills preferred. Strong underwriting, interpersonal skills, communication, organization and analytical skills needed.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.1 billion in assets and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin- the 13-state Grange Enterprise holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment that welcomes and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We hire great talent from various backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength.â We seek individuals that represent the diversity of our communities, including those of all abilities. A diverse workforce's collective ideas, opinions and creativity are necessary to deliver the innovative solutions and service our agency partners and customers need. Our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.

Our Associate Resource Groups help us create a more diverse and inclusive mindset and workplace. They also offer professional and personal growth opportunities. These voluntary groups are open to all associates and have formed to celebrate similarities of ethnicity/race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation and include Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Our Inclusive Culture Council, created in 2016, is focused on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach, all of which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth.â Together, we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as people.â

We are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace in all aspects, terms and conditions of employment and welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.