Life Underwriting Manager jobs in Ames, IA

BITCO Corporation, headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking an Underwriting Manager for our branch office located in Des Moines IA.  BITCO provides quality property and casualty insurance services to specialized industries including construction, forest products and oil & gas.

Position Summary :

The Underwriting Manager oversees underwriting activities and provides leadership and supervision to the Des Moines underwriting team.   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises underwriting activities of assigned Underwriting staff, including the quality, quantity and timeliness of work
• Maintains current company and department procedures. Assigns work, provides training and feedback to team members, and conducts timely and appropriate evaluations of job performance in the department
• In conjunction with the regional manager, prepares and carries out the office's business plan each year including overseeing such activities and setting of business objectives with revisions and modifications as needed to meet the branch sales and profit goals
• Coordinates with the regional and claims manager in preparing or assisting in the preparation of required budgets for the branch office and the submitting of such budgets to management
• Underwrites or provides assistance in underwriting large or unusual risks which require a high level of technical knowledge and skill in product and industry
• Perform Underwriter roles and responsibilities to support branch goals and underwriting team
• Makes decisions within stated levels of authority and company guidelines, seeks exceptions to guidelines as needed when supported by appropriate data
• Maintains and promotes profitable business relationships with current and prospective customer accounts, through effective marketing, sales and service efforts
• Coordinates, promotes and markets claims, risk control and premium audit service plans to current and prospective customers
• Maintains current knowledge of corporate, regulatory and competitive changes in lines of business written
• As a management representative, consistently acts in the best interest of BITCO and provides leadership and communication to actively promote BITCO's mission, values, and culture
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or other Business related field preferred; or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in the following areas:
• Field Underwriting – Construction, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas
• Underwriting New & Renewal Business – Determine pricing and understand commercial lines policy forms and coverages
• Analyzing & Managing Exposures – Develop action plans to manage risks and changes during a policy period
• Agency Management – Growth and development; prospecting; appointment; and maximization of opportunities and responsibilities
• External Sales – Cultivate new business while demonstrating retention of current customers through presentations to agencies and customers