Underwriting Manager jobs in New Jersey
Underwriting Manager manages daily operations of the underwriting process. Implements underwriting strategy and operational policies for product lines. Being an Underwriting Manager oversees the review and approval process for decisions and recommendations related to complex cases. Defines and establishes procedures for risk criteria, application and renewal, and acceptance and rejection. Additionally, Underwriting Manager develops underwriting team expertise with coaching, support and educational programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Underwriting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Underwriting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Underwriting Services Manager
- Everest National Insurance Company
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Warren, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Title: Underwriting Services Manager Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: It’s an exciting time for Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”)! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets. Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people. At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them, including: • Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement • Mentoring opportunities • Flexible work arrangements • Talent development initiatives • Networking groups Everest is a growth company with $14 Billion of Gross Written Premium offering Property, Casualty and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers. Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of: A A. M. Best, A S&P Global and A1 Moody’s Investor Service. We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial and responsive. The UW Services team of Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd. is looking for a Underwriting Services Manager to join our Warren office. This leadership role will be responsible for Wholesale Primary Casualty UW Support team that provides support to the Wholesale Primary Casualty Underwriting segment across multiple US locations. The priorities of the role are to drive process improvements, with emphasis on identification of processes and delivery on opportunities to leverage offshore team and ensure readiness for Workflow tool delivery. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Lead a team of a Underwriting Assistants that support the Wholesale Primary Casualty portfolio, both internally and externally to upload Everest Insurance service standards and client experience. Drive team performance: coach employees, support their development and effectively manage under performance. Create and promote a collaborative and transparent team culture, that includes responsibility to recruit talent and successfully onboard new team members. Drive a feedback culture by holding regular 1on1s with team members, providing both positive and constructive feedback on performance in order to identify growth opportunities. Manage and drive day-to-day operation that supports the Policy life cycle, including but not limited to: Submission & Clearance, Policy Issuance and Endorsements. Oversee BPO relationship for the portfolio, including to ensure they meet all operational SLAs and address any issues that may arise timely and effectively. Model Process Improvement Mindset by proactively identifying opportunities for change, enabling a culture for new ideas and failing fast, while ensuring sufficient project management and oversight to measure deliverables and progress. Support and contribute to strategic projects and initiatives by contributing SME knowledge, offering Project Management support and bringing in other team members, where relevant, to contribute based on their know-how and growth goals. Ensure training materials and process workflow guides are developed and maintained to uphold and deliver the quality-of-service Everest promises. Cultivate and maintain stakeholder relationships across Operations, to ensure open and transparent communication across the division and proactive problem solving when challenges arise. Qualifications, Education & Experience: Minimum 2 years in a people leader role. Minimum 5 years (re)insurance experience, directly supporting the Policy Life Cycle with demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end value chain. High proficiency in Microsoft software (Excel (PIVOT Tables), Word, PowerPoint). Project Management experience preferred. Prior experience in Property line of business is a plus. University degree or equivalent business experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Effective communication skills and leadership: encourage, empower, develop, and lead a team while providing constructive feedback. A collaborative and team-based approach to business, valuing an inclusive approach. Excellent organizer, flexible and able to work optimally under tight timeframe. Excellent sense of ownership and accountability that transfer to delivery of the operation. Demonstrated Process Improvement Mindset by fostering improvements and simplification in systems and processes. Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and monitor team’s work. Can navigate ambiguity and can work effectively in a changing and quickly evolving environment. Intellectual curiosity to delve into and solution various business problems. Action oriented & demonstrated sense of urgency to execute. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. #LI-Hybrid #LI-VP1 Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.
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Underwriting Services Manager
- everestre
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Warren, NJ
OTHER
- Title: Underwriting Services Manager Company: Job Category: Operations, Underwriting Job Description: Job Description It’s an exciting time for Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”)! As we continue on our j...
- 1 Month Ago
Underwriting Manager (Hybrid)
- Selective Insurance
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Hamilton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionAt Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Our Business Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consi...
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Underwriting Operations Manager
- Berkley
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Mount Laurel, NJ
OTHER
- Company Details What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE. Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and s...
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Underwriting Manager (Hybrid)
- Selective Logo
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Hamilton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Our Business Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent finan...
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Manager, Commercial Lines Underwriting
- NJM Insurance
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Ewing, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Manager, Commercial Lines Underwriting Come join an amazing team at NJM in Commercial Lines! As a result of increased market share demand and growth, NJM Insurance Group, a leading mid-Atlantic proper...
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What does an Underwriting Manager do?
Underwriting Manager in Poughkeepsie, NY
This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing of Financial Institutions lines of business.So what's it like to work on the Argo Pro Underwriting team? Well, it's different, and different can be good.
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Underwriting Manager in Racine, WI
Reporting to the Director of Personal Lines, the Underwriting Manager’s central focus is on growing and sustaining a profitable book of new and renewal business.
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Underwriting Manager in Orange, CA
The successful candidate would be responsible for the management of designated underwriting authority on all in- house programs underwritten or managed by Cowan Insurance Group. This individual will be accountable for the income statement for the team to ensure revenue and expense targets are met.
December 28, 2019