Commercial Auto Underwriting Manager

Location(s)

Alpharetta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Remote-GA, Remote-IL, Remote-TX

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.  

 

Kemper is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Manager to report to the Alpharetta, GA office. Our managers guide the work activities of Underwriting, Customer Service and QA staff for performance and development in accordance with Corporate and Department strategic direction. Come be part of a team you can see a future with! 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversees Risk Eligibility and Risk Class Underwriting for Commercial Auto, GL and Cargo. 

• Manages Effective and Efficient Delivery of Customer Service to Agents and Insureds. 

• Ensures timely preparation and submission of performance evaluations, salary adjustment and discipline. 

• Provides final approval/denial of risks outside the UW III authority up to (1) Million in liability, fleet policies in excess of $20K in premium, loss history on large accounts and policies with a state or federal filing. 

• Alerts Product Management of pricing and/or rule guide discrepancies & systems issues. 

• Provides support needs for Director responsibilities when absent. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Associates or higher degree in Business Management preferred. 

• High school diploma and five (5) years of Insurance Industry Management experience preferred. 

• Bilingual in Spanish is desired.

• Must have strong critical thinking, organizational and above average written/verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities to ensure proper handling of duties. 

• Detailed knowledge of Company’s underwriting guidelines, rating manuals, processing systems and applicable insurance laws preferred. 

• This position will be reporting to the Alpharetta, GA office. If not near the office might consider being a remote position.

 

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  

 

Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.   

 

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

 

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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