Join a growing and financially successful A+-rated insurance company. Direct and monitor the growth and profitability of existing Commercial & Farm Lines underwriting operations. Ensure that all renewal underwriting operations are following guidelines and procedures established by the company. Introduce new company positions or products as needed during the varying underwriting cycles. Responsibilities: • Handle account referral questions from Underwriting Managers as they are presented. • Fill in for Managers when they are out of the office. • Handle appeals from District Managers. • Monitor results through the use of reports and audits to confirm that company policies and procedures are being followed. • Provide guidance and training to the staff to enhance their underwriting capabilities. • Assist in establishing company policy which will enhance our position for profitability and long-term growth. • Look for technology solutions to streamline the underwriting process. • Work on solutions for workflow bottlenecks between Sales and Underwriting. • Ensure that facultative reinsurance is in place for all accounts with a Total Insured Value that exceeds the treaty threshold. • Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in risk management & insurance, business administration, or related degree or equivalent work experience. • Minimum of five years of commercial and farm lines property & casualty experience preferably in underwriting with leadership responsibilities preferred. • CPCU designation preferred. • Ability to manage multiple teams. • Demonstrated effective leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Superior organizational and time management skills. • Effective personal computer skills. • Valid driver’s license.

• Handle account referral questions from Underwriting Managers as they are presented.  • Fill in for Managers when they are out of the office. • Handle appeals from District Managers. • Monitor results through the use of reports and audits to confirm that company policies and procedures are being followed.  • Provide guidance and training to the staff to enhance their underwriting capabilities.  • Assist in establishing company policy which will enhance our position for profitability and long-term growth. • Look for technology solutions to streamline the underwriting process. • Work on solutions for workflow bottlenecks between Sales and Underwriting. • Ensure that facultative reinsurance is in place for all accounts with a Total Insured Value that exceeds the treaty threshold. • Other duties and projects as assigned.