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We're thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!
The Program Underwriting Director position will lead the national development and execution of the underwriting strategy for the Management Liability underwriting vertical of AMCOM.This position will lead the production underwriting team to achieve targeted profitability and growth. The position will also have heavy commitment in the development and implementation of production, strategy, guidelines, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following.
- Directs and maintains the development of underwriting strategies, guidelines, and policies/procedures for the underwriting function. This includes overseeing the evaluation of new and renewal business, types of coverage and limits of liability to be offered, line of business pricing structures, workflows and the final rating and issuance of policies and endorsements.
- Manages the underwriting team within the Management Liability creating a collaborative, supportive and high performing culture within the team.
- Maintains alignment and support through communication, encouraging the sharing of information and continually seeking ways to improve.
- Sets and delegates limits of authority, structures a referral process where risks that exceed individual authority are reviewed and signed off on by others; holds final authority over the acceptability and pricing of risks that exceed delegated authority levels or that are outside established underwriting guidelines.
- Hands-on involvement as needed on larger and more complex risks, or on broader underwriting issues that can have a significant impact on the company.
- Responsible for overseeing individual development of team members to maximize the achievement of their potential as underwriters and leaders within the company.
- Will proactively participate with the senior management team in developing and executing strategic plans to meet organizational business goals.
- Tracks underwriting performance for production, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Leads Q/A review of underwriting activities to assure compliance with company underwriting philosophy and practices; accomplishes this through a formalized quality review process that includes individual file reviews, broader skills assessments, and identification of training needs.
- Collaborates with Distribution leadership to establish strategic plans for the longer-term, establishing initiatives now that center on future product and service offerings, closing team competency gaps, creating space for innovation and succession planning for the department.
- Maintains awareness of competitor products, the overall insurance marketplace as well as industry issues to ensure the company is providing competitive and adequate insurance coverage.
- Participates in broader organizational projects and initiatives, representing the needs of Amynta Dealer Solutions and Amynta.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Highly motivated to build and take leadership ownership of a business.
- A significant level of Management Liability underwriting and leadership experience, with a strong understanding of all lines within the Private Company and Not For Profit product set. .
- Collaborative leadership style, with a shown ability of empowering others.
- Demonstrated ability to establish clear underwriting direction and strategy, while also possessing portfolio management skills.
- Critical thinker with the ability to bring together multiple solutions in a collaborative and cohesive way.
- Individually accountable and results oriented.
- Possess the ability to effectively build teams by attracting and building talent.
- Previous experience managing direct reports
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, negotiating and planning skills.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 5 years of Management Liability Underwriting experience.
- A minimum of 5 years in underwriting leadership positions
- BA/BS degree or equivalent leadership experience.
The Amynta Group (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.
About PDP Group
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Industry
Motor vehicle manufacturing
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Hunt Valley, MD, US
Year founded
1974