[Remote] Large Accounts Underwriting Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EMC Insurance Companies is dedicated to making an impact through teamwork and collaboration. They are seeking a Large Accounts Underwriting Manager who will enforce underwriting guidelines, develop strategic relationships with agents, and oversee the underwriting team to ensure compliance and quality in their processes.ResponsibilitiesEnforces Large Account Underwriting team guidelines and procedures for assigned regions. Answers questions, provides recommendations for complex situations, communication strategies, or problematic agency relationships and explains the rationale for recommendationsMonitors team to ensure that underwriters operate within set guidelines, authority limits, rate goals, and service directives while matching price to quality across the book of business. Collaborates with Large Account Leadership to review updates received from Corporate Office Underwriting and communicates changes to team membersDevelops and sustains strategic relationships with agents and brokers across the entirety of assigned regional territory. Monitors, cultivates, and prioritizes assigned region’s Large Account pipeline of targeted opportunities to expand and strengthen the overall EMC Large Account portfolioProactively assesses the impact of evolving legislation and market dynamics to ensure strategic and compliant decision-making within diverse territorial contextsOversees and monitors assigned Large Accounts Underwriting team and performs expected people leadership duties. Monitors progress of underwriters assigned agents and guides underwriters and agents in achieving annual goalsEngages with regional field leadership and collaborates with underwriters to oversee existing agency relationships while cultivating new partnerships that drive profitability and restore underperforming or low-growth relationships. Seeks feedback from agents and taking action to improve their experience and grow profitable books of businessIdentifies opportunities and potential challenges within agency relationships, ensuring strategic solutions. Partners with sales and marketing to deliver exceptional customer experiences, enhance underwriting responsiveness, and position EMC as the preferred insurerPerforms audits on Large Account new business and renewals for compliance and qualitySkillsBachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration, or equivalent relevant experienceTen years of underwriting experience in the property casualty insurance industry, including at least six years of experience working with large accounts, including composite rating, large deductible, and loss sensitive rating plans or related experienceExcellent knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, and forms, along with underwriting risk analysisExcellent underwriting judgment and decision-making skillsExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisionsExcellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social mediaStrong ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groupsStrong leadership skills and ability to motivate teamAbility to effectively communicate products, procedures, business planning and system informationExceptional customer service skillsOccasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards will be required if drivingPrevious leadership or management experienceInsurance designations, such as CPCUCompany OverviewEMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.emcins.com/.