Mgr, Underwriting

Job Information

This position offers flexible remote/hybrid work scheduling and we are targeting candidates who are located within the commutable greater Fond du Lac, WI area for infrequent in-person meeting events.  To learn more, visit us at:   https://societyinsurance.com/ 

Overview 

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking a seasoned Commercial Underwriting Manager with a passion for the dynamic world of both small and middle market accounts.   As a Commercial Underwriting Manager, you will manage a Wisconsin territory and will develop a team of underwriters to continuously grow a profitable book of business.  This book will include in part underwriting:  bars, restaurants, breweries/wineries, food manufacturing, contractors, habitational, grocery, auto repair, lessors risk, retail, wholesale, and more!   You will play an important role in assessing risk, analyzing financial data, and crafting tailored solutions in safeguarding our insureds against potential losses.  

About the Role 

• Manages territory proactively by identifying and problem-solving underwriting performance indicators.
• Makes recommendations to Director and/or VP Commercial Underwriting to improve underwriting performance and operations.
• Works with the team to continuously improve underwriting results and processes efficiencies.
• Develops staff by coaching, mentoring, and training. 
• Manages and improves relationships with independent agencies and Regional Sales Managers in the territory.

About You 

• You enjoy mentoring and empowering others. 
• You see conflict as opportunities. 
• You have an awareness of when, how, and to whom to delegate.
• You are fact-based, decisive, and enjoy problem solving.
• You’re committed to professional development. 
• You take a customer-centric approach and enjoy building long-term relationships. 
• You thrive in a fast-changing environment and seek opportunities for improvement.

What it Will Take

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. 
• 7-10 years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience in lines of business/territories similar to Society Insurance.
• Recognized higher-level industry designations and ongoing industry education (examples: CPCU, AIC, CIC, ARM, AU).
• Familiarity with commercial-lines rating and pricing techniques, rules, and methodology. 
• Familiarity with commercial package and BOP products.
• Prior management experience within underwriting highly desirable.

What Society Can Offer 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
• Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
 

Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.  Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances.  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.