Senior Manager - Underwriting

Pennsylvania, USA Req #1206

Monday, October 2, 2023

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and developing relationships with appointed producers and reinsurers that provide capacity to the Program. Also responsible for the execution of risk selection and pricing in accordance with designated underwriting authority. Oversees the development and management of underwriting team in support of program objectives. Responsible for achievement of account retention, underwriting profitability, rate change and new business objectives. Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executes authority as designated underwriter as set forth in the company’s insurance program management agreements with carriers.

Works within the referral process with carrier underwriters on accounts requiring carrier review and approval.

Meets with brokers, insureds, team underwriters and assistant underwriters as needed to define and achieve underwriting objectives.

Works with Program leader to define and develop Program goals.

Assists in determining strategic goals of team(s), including but not limited to resource planning, education/training needs, policy development and business growth.

Presents analysis to clients directly in a confident and easy-to-understand manner.

Works with Program leader in prospecting activities, including but not limited to meeting with broker clients to define underwriting appetite and promote the relevance of the company’s insurance programs to client needs, preparing written RFP responses, finalist presentations and related follow-up activities.

Engages in educational opportunities to further underwriting knowledge, market trends and regulatory environment.

Addresses incoming correspondence and responds as required in a timely manner.

Serves as mentor to new underwriting team members.

Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten (10) or more years of related experience

Three (3) or more years of management experience leading a team

Valid insurance license (or must be obtained within 180 days of employment)

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel skills required

Expert in all major areas of underwriting, including risk selection, pricing, and determination of key subjectivities

Full understanding of underwriting models and reporting templates, with ability to fully modify and customize to meet customer needs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem solving and time management skills

Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Ability to competently use software available for such types of plan analysis and pricing

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Ability to completely manage mid-level and large projects

Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects

Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the “Apply Now" button.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, visit the link below.

https://www.alliant.com/media/p33ldzpp/recruitment_benefits_2022-23.pdf

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Pennsylvania, USA