Manager, Underwriting at Pie Insurance

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, InsurtechIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma/GED is required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with some college coursework is preferred
Minimum 6-years of commercial insurance experience is required
Minimum 2-years of experience leading a commercial insurance underwriting team or equivalent leadership experience is required
Intermediate communication (written and verbal) skills, to deliver more complex information effectively
Advanced problem solving skills, to be able to manage complex situations with multiple layers, and resolve to solution anticipating needs now and into the future
Advanced awareness of workflow, and project tradeoffs to make decisions

Responsibilities

Manage the team’s underwriting functions, including ensuring adherence to targeted service levels
Serve as a top level point of contact for UW questions and risk evaluations, requiring professional maturity, clear communication, and an owner attitude
Coordinate "load balancing" with other UW teams as necessary to meet SLAs
Be a sounding board for the UW’s as they manage the day-to-day functions of the team
Oversee regular and frequent training to UW teams and ensure that team leads update training and SOP materials; work with team leads to ensure the team is up to date on product appetite, pricing models, industry trends, etc
Be the primary operational representative to channel partners
Gather feedback from both internal teams and partners to improve conversion rate, operations, etc
Collaborate across departments to implement new processes, products or services specific to the partner channel
Provide reporting of data and benchmarking to Pie leadership
Research competitor offerings to maintain knowledge of industry trends
Implement business strategies to ensure the UW team meets and exceeds UW goals and OKRs
Support, mentor and coach as well as provide professional development for Team Leads; provide continuous feedback and opportunities for career development
Work in partnership with the People team and Team Leads on creating alignment in performance improvement and coaching plans
Identify hiring needs and be the hiring manager for recruiting high quality underwriters; partner with the Talent team to scale the UW team to align with company growth
Work through conflict management and team member needs with help and direction from the People team
Work collaboratively with the People Partner throughout the team member lifecycle, including, but not limited to hiring, onboarding, performance management, team member relations and offboarding
Monitor and manage underwriting book of business in line with company goals and OKRs
Provide input and development of national and regional underwriting business plans
Partner with Business Development Team leadership to drive retention and partner engagement

Skills

Underwriting

Team Management

Risk Evaluation

Process Improvement

Training

SOP Development

Service Level Agreements

Partner Management

Insurance Operations

Product Strategy

Pie Insurance

Provides workers' compensation insurance for small businesses

About Pie Insurance

Pie Insurance provides workers' compensation insurance specifically designed for small businesses. This type of insurance helps cover wage replacement and medical benefits for employees who are injured while working. The company utilizes data-driven technology to offer competitive pricing and ensure that clients receive quality coverage. The process for obtaining insurance quotes is quick and user-friendly, taking only three minutes, which is particularly beneficial for small business owners who may not have the time to deal with complicated insurance procedures. Pie Insurance operates in 38 states and Washington, D.C., with plans for further expansion. The company aims to deliver trusted and efficient insurance services, promising potential savings of up to 30% on workers' compensation insurance. Its unique approach lies in leveraging technology to simplify the insurance process, making it easier and more affordable for small businesses.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$603.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive cash compensation

Equity

Comprehensive health plans

Generous PTO, including paid sick leave

Future focused 401k match

Generous parental & caregiver leave

Risks

Recent layoffs of 14% of workforce indicate potential financial instability.

Deteriorating funding environment may limit expansion and technology investments.

Increased competition from insurtech companies could pressure Pie to maintain competitive pricing.

Differentiation

Pie Insurance offers A.M. A-rated insurance with a simple online experience.

The company uses data analytics to accurately assess risks and price policies.

Pie Insurance provides quick insurance quotes, taking just three minutes for small businesses.

Upsides

Integration with Ivans Download could enhance operational efficiency and customer service.

Appointment of Audra Foglietta as CFO may drive financial performance and efficiencies.

Partnership with Endeavor Insurance Group could expand market reach and distribution channels.

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