Group Underwriting Manager jobs in Virginia
Group Underwriting Manager manages and implements policies and procedures for group underwriting. Determines and monitors the process for group rate-setting. Being a Group Underwriting Manager provides decisions and recommendations on complex cases. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Group Underwriting Manager typically reports to a senior manager. The Group Underwriting Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Group Underwriting Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Group Underwriting Manager jobs
Assistant Manager, Underwriting (General Casualty)
- James River Group
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
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Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Job Summary
Successfully lead and direct assigned underwriting team members to accomplish individual and team objectives within the frame work of the division goals, initiatives and objectives for profitability, production, service, quality and compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities- Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
- In coordination with management, provide input and execute annual business plans for the team and individual underwriters to produce profitable business and provide brokers with optimal service.
- Responsible for the management of assigned underwriting staff to include: monitoring progress to performance goals to include performance deficiencies, training and mentoring, completing annual performance evaluations, approving PTO requests, and other staff issues as they arise.
- Assist in the hiring process of new staff.
- Assist in the establishment of Underwriting Authority for team underwriters.
- Coordinate with Underwriting Manager the marketing travel schedules for team in order to ensure adequate in-office resources.
- Keep abreast of pertinent changes at underwriting team level (legal climate, market conditions, new business opportunities etc) and make suggestions to management on appropriate course(s) of action.
- Maintain equitable and productive brokerage assignments within team in conjunction with the Underwriting Manager.
- Identify issues and obstacles that impact ability to attain team/division goals and work in conjunction with Underwriting Manager to rectify.
- Monitor rate level to ensure team and individual compliance with division pricing objectives.
- Provide input to management on Underwriting and Pricing Guides where appropriate.
- Act as first point of referral on all accounts that fall outside of individual underwriter authority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively assess risks, price, and negotiate business in accordance with division guidelines
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Proven problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to lead, motivate and influence others
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High degree of personal initiative and self motivation
- Ability to mentor, guide, and develop others
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, IT, Compliance and other divisions as needed.
- 6 years industry experience, preferably in Surplus Lines
- Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Professional designation is preferred
- 20 Days Ago
VP, Underwriting Operations
- James River Group
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
- Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and W...
- 16 Days Ago
Underwriting Manager/Underwriting Director - Retail Property, East
- Markel Service Inc.
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4521 Highwoods, VA
FULL_TIME
- What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize oppor...
- 10 Days Ago
Business Coordinator (Life Insurance - Underwriting Support/Processor)
- First Financial Group
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Tysons, VA
FULL_TIME
- COMPANY OVERVIEW: MassMutual is a global financial services organization whose companies offer a broad portfolio of products including insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, estate planning, ...
- 1 Day Ago
Business Coordinator (Life Insurance - Underwriting Support/Processor)
- First Financial Group
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Virginia, VA
FULL_TIME
- COMPANY OVERVIEW: MassMutual is a global financial services organization whose companies offer a broad portfolio of products including insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, estate planning, ...
- 1 Day Ago
Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Transportation Group
- Timmons Group
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Ashburn, VA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionTimmons Group is currently seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Group in our Ashburn, VA office location. Essential...
- 23 Days Ago
Group Underwriting Manager jobs at Popular Companies
Associate Underwriting Manager
- Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
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Chicago, IL
- Zurich is currently looking for an Associate Middle Markets Underwriting Manager to support our production underwriting ...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- Calculated Hire
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- Underwriting Manager Hybrid role in Birmingham, AL (1 day per week in office) Full Time Opportunity Job Overview: The Un...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- Calculated Hire
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Birmingham, AL
- Underwriting Manager Hybrid role in Birmingham, AL Full Time Opportunity Job Overview: The Underwriting Manager oversees...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vice President, Underwriting Manager
- Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Westlake Village, CA
- Job Title: Vice President, Underwriting Manager Location: CA - Westlake Village What you'll do: The Underwriting Manager...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- DLP Capital
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St Augustine, FL
- The Underwriting Manager will focus on developing processes and personnel to cultivate top-notch underwriters, demonstra...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- Confidential
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Plymouth, MI
- Job description The Manager of Underwriting will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities for developing and exe...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- Richmond American Homes
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Denver, CO
- Overview: BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a comp...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Manager
- Dlp Capital
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Saint Augustine, FL
- The Underwriting Manager will focus on developing processes and personnel to cultivate top-notch underwriters, demonstra...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Group Underwriting Manager jobs
$120,874 to $151,910
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What does a Group Underwriting Manager do?
Group Underwriting Manager in Grand Rapids, MI
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Group Underwriting Manager in Atlanta, GA
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Group Underwriting Manager in Montgomery, AL
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