EMC Insurance Companies

Underwriting Product Director - Property

Remote in US · Director

Sponsorship not specified$131k-$188kDetected 14 days ago

Performance ManagementEMI/EMCLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeUnderwritingProperty & Casualty

About the role

Join us, and let's improve lives together. **This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the US** In this role, you will provide strategic insight and direction for the underwriting organization on assigned LOB.
Serves as the highest technical expert, consultant, and mentor in Corporate Underwriting on responses to questions for assigned LOB.
Influences strategies through effective and efficient communication of underwriting recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Acts as a strategic partner to branch offices on assigned underwriting related matters.
Develops line of business strategies and plans, and ensures successful implementation enterprise wide.
Leads the administration and development of products and programs for assigned line of business
Leads the process of the developing of short- and long-term strategic product and underwriting strategies within LOB in support of enterprise-wise business and profitability goals
Maintains primary oversight of the profit and loss for assigned LOB.
Develops and maintains the business plan for assigned LOB
Recommends actions to drive profitable growth
Creates, maintains, and communicates best practices and underwriting guidance to the whole enterprise.
Manages business relationships with external and internal partners to introduce and integrate product initiatives based on enterprise needs
Coordinates with other corporate office departments to implement and communicate changes and impacts

Bachelor's degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Ten years of experience with commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years of commercial staff underwriting experience within applicable line of business

Superior knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms
Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to improve them
Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office Suite
Superior written and oral communication skills
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills
Strong ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences
Occasional travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

Develops new product ideas, reviews existing products, and drafts new coverage language.
Evaluates the cost and benefit of market opportunities and product initiatives, and recommends actions based on evaluation, including identifying product improvements for complex products
Reviews insurance publications and keeps current on issues impacting LOB by attending seminars and participating in continuing education
Reviews insurance publications and keeps current on issues by attending seminars and participating in continuing education

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