Property Casualty Underwriting Director directs and oversees the property/casualty insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups. Ensures the quality and integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Property Casualty Underwriting Director develops guidelines and procedures regarding risk exposure, application renewal, acceptance, modification, and denial. Manages staff of property/casualty underwriters at the organization. Additionally, Property Casualty Underwriting Director provides assistance to underwriters on more complex applications. Has extensive knowledge of the underwriting discipline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires certification as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Typically reports to top management. The Property Casualty Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Property Casualty Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Do you want to take control of your financial future?
Join our dynamic team as a Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, where your expertise will drive success in our thriving agency.
What is Houchens Insurance Group?
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits. We're big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. Houchens Insurance Group is dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service:
By placing equal emphasis on meeting the needs of our clients, fostering a supportive environment for our co-owners, and actively contributing to the betterment of our communities, we strive to create a positive and impactful experience for all.
What You Will Receive…
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Summary
Sells insurance to new and current clients by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Disclaimer: The duties listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
40%
Client/Policy Services
Responsibilities include:
40%
Prospecting & Accomplishment of Annual Goals
Responsibilities include:
20%
Work Ethic
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Continuous Learning - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Job Knowledge - Requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Managing Customer Focus - Promotes customer focus; monitors customer satisfaction.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; is able to read and interpret written information.
Performance Coaching - Gives performance feedback; recognizes contributions.
Team Leadership - Ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; accepts feedback from others. Managing People - Makes self available to staff; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; keeps emotions under control.
Impact & Influence - Displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Adaptability - Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Consultative Selling - Qualifies potential customers; builds rapport and establishes trust; asks questions to discover client business needs; applies product and market knowledge effectively; presents solutions that meet customer objectives; manages and documents sales process.
Achievement Focus - Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
Sales Skills - Achieves sales goals; overcomes objections with persuasion and persistence; initiates new contacts; maintains customer satisfaction; maintains records and promptly submits information.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; takes independent actions and calculated risks.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years of insurance experience and/or business sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, such as insurance policies. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or service issues from company personnel and/or clients. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of department personnel and clients
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Word Processing software, and Contact Management systems.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must hold applicable state insurance license or have the ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment. Must hold a valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain insurance designations as set forth by the organization’s education plan.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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