Head of Underwriting - Equine Division at American Family Insurance Group

Ocala, Florida, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, Property and Casualty InsuranceIndustries

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Generally, 10-15 years of experience in underwriting
Previous management experience is strongly preferred
Strong agent and broker relationships
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to travel 20%, including overnight
Ability to relocate/commute to Ocala, FL

Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the underwriting team to ensure growth and profitability
Identifies opportunities to develop new business
Ensures the Equine book of business meets budget and performance targets
Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers and agents by providing excellent customer service in order to attract and retain profitable business
Has accountability for the risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability (within scope of authority and per divisional objectives)
Oversees receipt and analysis of submissions and decisions of what terms to offer (policy limits, credit limits, deductibles, coverage options and conditions, etc.)
Works with Predictive Analytics to ensure business is priced in accordance with company guidelines
Approve and monitor underwriting guidelines, rules, practices and systems necessary to maintain and develop profitable commercial lines business
Works with other functional units within the division to identify goals and strategies to optimize customer service and satisfaction
Ensures the appropriate utilization of underwriting and desktop systems
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and may initiate appropriate loss prevention actions
Performs other duties as assigned