Underwriting Manager-AgriBusiness Division at American Family Insurance Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 9 years of underwriting experience or a related field, including a minimum of 4 years of leadership experience
Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation
Typically manages 2 or more reports
Implements policies, procedures, and strategies under the direction of management
Allocates resources efficiently and sets realistic timelines
Participates in annual planning and goal-setting
Ensures that the team meets performance goals

Responsibilities

Overseeing Underwriting team operations, optimizing workflows and ensuring high productivity
Developing and implementing strategic plans for the Underwriting team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives
Evaluating the quality and volume of underwritten risks and preparing detailed reports to communicate findings
Cultivating and leveraging strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth
Ensuring meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions and maintaining compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
Leading the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, identifying strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities
Overseeing the delivery of exceptional customer service. Developing and monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experiences, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary
Managing and updating underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnderwritingAgriBusinessFarm InsuranceRanch InsuranceProperty InsuranceCasualty InsuranceAgricultural Risk ManagementInsurance Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What work arrangement is offered for this Underwriting Manager role?

Training will be fully in person, with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after training is completed. The position is based in either the Cincinnati, OH or Ocala, FL office.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities that show the required skills for this role?

The role requires skills in overseeing underwriting team operations, developing strategic plans, evaluating risks, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What is the company culture like at Great American Insurance Group?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, values diverse backgrounds for business results, and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to perform at their best. There are opportunities to learn and grow across over 30 specialty operations.

What makes a strong candidate for the Underwriting Manager position?

Strong candidates will have leadership experience in underwriting, strategic planning skills, expertise in risk evaluation and compliance, and the ability to build stakeholder relationships while driving team productivity and customer service excellence.