Branch Underwriting Manager

Join our great team as the Branch Underwriting Manager! The Branch Underwriting Manager will supervise and monitor the underwriting function in accordance with company policies, procedures and philosophy. This position works in our Columbia, MO office.

Characteristic Duties

• Maintain a profitable book of business by developing, implementing, monitoring and controlling individual risk underwriting programs.
• Supervise the review and issuance of applications, renewals and change requests; assure all needed information is gathered and make insurability decisions within prescribed limits of authority.
• Advise underwriters on complicated risks; make underwriting decisions on risks exceeding underwriters’ limit of authority.
• Supervise, train and monitor underwriters, loss control and premium audit staff ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and technical knowledge of staff.
• Communicate with internal and external individuals/companies regarding coverages, rates, risk selection, applications, etc.
• Coordinate departmental workflow with other departments/divisions.
• Assist in agent education and training.
• Supervise the review of assigned agencies’ experience with marketing personnel.
• Make periodic visits to stimulate profitable production and improve company/agency relations.
• Monitor competition through industry association, affiliation and contracts.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 8 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior management experience strongly preferred.
• Supplemental insurance education/designations.
• Experience with product development.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including an outstanding 401(k) program. We also offer the opportunity to join a dynamic organization with a 140-year history of providing exceptional customer service to our policyholders, agents and fellow employees.

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