CL Underwriting Manager (hybrid/remote)

It’s ok if you don’t meet every requirement. At Grange, we prioritize creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience only partially matches qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in fostering growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and development of skills as you progress in your career with us. 

Summary:  This position is responsible for managing our front line underwriting team and building a profitable book of Commercial Lines business in assigned territory.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Territory Leadership- Responsible for developing a business plan to achieve the desired profit and growth, potential of the assigned territory in alignment with CL Strategy and Company values.

• Appoint, develop and build relationships with sufficient distribution partners to sustain profitable growth in conjunction with Sales Team partners
• Proactively identify challenges and opportunities and develop action plans to improve results
• Monitor execution through management reports, quality reviews, referrals and 1:1 discussions
• Shares responsibility for the continued refinement of LOB growth, policies, guidelines and pricing
• Work with Product Management and Actuarial in annual state and LOB rate reviews
• Effectively collaborates with business partners to drive growth and manage profit within the territory

Underwriting- Oversee the execution of a high-quality function

• Ensure that business fits Company strategy and policy guidelines and that the appropriate underwriting process, procedures and collaboration are carried out.
• Implement pricing model and monitor performance to model. Assure underwriting actions align with the model by measuring and monitoring pricing by individual, territory and state
• Responsible to execute an effective quality review routine based on staff and territory needs and provide resources for departmental reviews.
• Maintain technical proficiency and delegate authority based on individual staff expertise
• Seek out new ways to improve the underwriting process.

Agency Management- Responsible for developing a Commercial Lines distribution network to achieve the full potential of the assigned territory.

• Enforce success planning, territory planning and other necessary activities to achieve desired results.
• Build effective relationships with key agency leadership and producers to promote brand and capabilities and ensure execution of plans.
• Perform ride-alongs and coaching with underwriting staff.

Talent- Responsible for selecting, leading, developing & retaining a high performing underwriting team.

• Conduct frequent feedback and coaching discussions.
• Administer salary and performance evaluations.
• Identify skill gaps and developmental needs and oversee plans to fill gaps and training needs.
• Provide intensive on-boarding program to ensure culture and fit with Grange policies.
• Provide mentors and guide less experienced underwriters.
• Assure underwriter expertise level matches the business needs.
• Assist in department training and manage resources for underwriters to participate.

What You’ll Bring To The Company:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.  Prefer seven or more years of commercial multiple lines product/underwriting middle market experience, management experience demonstrating leadership skills preferred.  Strong underwriting, interpersonal skills, communication, organization and analytical skills needed.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.1 billion in assets and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin- the 13-state Grange Enterprise holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment where we welcome and value diversity and inclusion.  We hire great talent from a wide variety of backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength.  The diversity of our associates, their backgrounds, experiences, and individual differences are the foundation for our success.  Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to “Be One Team”, “Deliver Excellence”, “Communicate Openly”, “Do the Right Thing”, and “Solve Creatively for Tomorrow”. We have active Associate Resource Groups and a Diversity and Inclusion Team, that focuses on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach; all which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth.  Together we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as humans. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender stereotyping, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.

Grange Enterprise is proud to be part of the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™, a national initiative of more than 1400 CEOs working for the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.