Home Office Commercial Surety Underwriting Director at American Family Insurance Group

New Jersey, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, SuretyIndustries

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred (e.g., Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU))
Ability to manage a team of up to 2 underwriters
Willingness to work in-office and travel within the United States (location anywhere in the continental United States)

Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining high productivity levels
Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports to convey key insights
Leverage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth
Oversee and guide the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities
Deliver exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, customer experience, and implementing strategic improvements
Oversee product and service promotions, ensuring alignment with market growth objectives and enhanced customer engagement
Oversee the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations
Contribute to the development of strategies, performance targets, and policies and procedures
Collaborate with management to understand workforce needs and position the organization as a preferred employer
Responsible for performance and coaching of staff, talent selection, development, and performance management
Plan and ensure the team meets budget and performance targets
Perform other duties as assigned