Manufacturing Underwriting Director (Commercial P&C)(Remote) (Finance)
Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Underwriting Director to join our team. This role can sit remote from most locations in the U.S.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Underwriting Director leads the strategic direction of the manufacturing market segment and the Workers' Compensation line of business. This role is accountable for developing and executing multi-year growth plans aligned with corporate initiatives to drive profitable growth. Key responsibilities include enhancing underwriting expertise, refining pricing and coverage, building guidance, and evolving product and risk appetite. Success is driven by leveraging industry trends, data analysis, customer insights, and agency feedback to improve underwriting performance.
Responsibilities:
Lead strategy for the manufacturing market segment and workers' compensation line of business, including risk appetite, underwriting guidelines, tools, and book management.
Develop and execute short- and long-term plans to drive growth, enhance specialization, and manage profitability in the manufacturing and workers' compensation portfolios.
Direct the Manufacturing Underwriting project plan, coordinating with underwriting, risk management, and claims to set objectives, track progress, and ensure accountability.
Collaborate with agency partners to understand market conditions, prioritize needs, and identify opportunities for differentiation.
Enhance underwriting expertise through training, guidelines, and consultative support.
Analyze portfolio performance, monitor market trends, and implement proactive strategies to maintain profitability and drive growth.
Partner across segments to manage workers' compensation performance and uncover profitable growth opportunities beyond core markets, supported by data analysis and underwriting direction.
Recommend strategic or tactical changes based on competitive intelligence, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
Identify and implement underwriting controls, tools, and risk appetite guidelines in collaboration with product, field marketing, and industry practices teams.
Review and approve complex accounts outside of field authority; place facultative reinsurance when necessary to safeguard financial integrity.
Propose pricing strategies in alignment with company goals through collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, FP&A, and commercial leadership.
Manage cross-functional projects to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce expenses within the segment and line of business.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience
10 years commercial underwriting insurance experience with expertise insuring manufacturing exposures
Ability to drive results through leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively
Expertise in multiple core lines of business preferred
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment.
Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated successful capability to resolve conflict over sensitive or complex issues.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Experience influencing and collaborating at the executive level.
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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine's Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.
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