Underwriting Manager

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Manages the growth, retention and profitability of a renewal book representing approximately $50m in premium volume. Supervises the activities of a staff of Underwriters including Technical Assistants and coordinates their activities with internal and outside personnel. Must provide continuous coaching, feedback, and guidance to the Underwriters. Assists in the development, communication and execution of underwriting strategy and initiatives. Creates a positive partnership with Territory Managers, AMSs, Agents and SBU staff. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and within assigned underwriting letter of authority.

• Oversees, coordinates, and monitors activities and results of an underwriting team to obtain and ensure accurate, quality work while at the same time maintaining high production and service standards.
• Responsible for the profitability and production of the team per budget.
• Schedules, prioritizes, and distributes workflow of unit to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
• Works with Underwriters to up sell, cross sell coverage enhancements and additional lines of business to existing accounts and to support the marketing of company specific products and programs.
• Recommends procedural changes and plans, organizes, and implements these changes. Keeps current on all changes effecting unit's work production and on changes within the insurance industry.
• Arbitrate problems between agents, insured's, or other departments. Testifies in court and/or participates in the taking of depositions as needed on claims or coverage issues.
• Maintain administrative records and administer the following for direct reports: performance reviews, salary reviews and attendance records.
• Develop and utilize management reports and analytics tools to assist in monitoring team and individual underwriter results.
• Participate in state pricing reviews, budget planning and territory reviews.

Provide guidance to agents and provides technical guidance and expertise to underwriters. Acts as a liaison with other supervisors, branches, and corporate departments with whom their unit interacts. Conducts agency visits as required by company standards. Responsible for automobile travel within territory traveling to agent offices. Car travel represents approximately 10-15% of employee's time.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Broad underwriting technical background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficient with Word, excel & Outlook.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing.

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred
• 7+ years commercial Underwriting experience preferred
• 3-4 years' experience in rating, inspections, and claims preferred.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.