Overview
AmTrust Financial is seeking an experienced and knowledgeableUnderwriting Directorfor our California office to manage and lead a group of Underwriters, specializing in Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, Property and General Liability. The Underwriting Director will ensure corporate underwriting standards are followed. This position will report to the Vice President of Underwriting.
Responsibilities
Provide support and coaching to other underwriters and provide team leadership
Determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines and standards
Manage the selection and denial of new and/or renewal business including management of pricing targets, renewal retention targets and profitability targets
Monitor underwriting decisions through regular audits and address issues as appropriate individually or through group training
Develop, maintain and collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs
Focus on producer relations including portfolio management by developing and implementing action plans as deemed appropriate
Manage and monitor all stages of underwriting execution
Create and distribute management reports detailing various functions and status on a monthly basis
Ensure the office is properly staffed with qualified underwrites.
Meet with key clients.
Qualifications
10+ years of monoline workers compensation and/or multi-line underwriting experience strong in workers compensation
5 - 10+ years of management/leadership experience, resulting in effective management and leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and risk assessment ability
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
Deep knowledge of all Microsoft applications and strong Word, Excel and Power Point skills
Ability to download data and perform analytics
Ability to be highly productive in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
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