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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting department and ensure the effective evaluation and management of risk for insurance applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance underwriting, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies. As an Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of underwriters, developing underwriting guidelines, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with other departments such as sales, claims, and actuarial teams to ensure that underwriting decisions align with the company’s strategic goals. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring underwriters, monitoring performance metrics, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
The Underwriting Manager will play a key role in maintaining the profitability of the insurance portfolio by ensuring that risks are properly assessed and priced. You will also be expected to stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to adapt underwriting practices accordingly.
This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions under pressure. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
If you are passionate about risk management and have a proven track record in underwriting leadership, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and manage the underwriting team to ensure high performance and productivity
- Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Evaluate complex insurance applications and make final underwriting decisions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
- Collaborate with sales and actuarial teams to align underwriting strategies
- Monitor underwriting performance metrics and implement improvements
- Train, mentor, and support the professional development of underwriters
- Analyze market trends and adjust underwriting practices accordingly
- Handle escalated underwriting issues and provide expert guidance
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to business growth initiatives
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, insurance, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in insurance underwriting
- At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
- Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and risk assessment
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Familiarity with insurance regulations and compliance standards
- Proficient in underwriting software and data analysis tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Professional certifications such as CPCU or ARM are a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of underwriting experience do you have?
- Have you managed a team of underwriters before?
- What types of insurance products have you underwritten?
- How do you stay updated on industry regulations and trends?
- Describe a time you resolved a complex underwriting issue.
- What strategies do you use to improve underwriting efficiency?
- How do you ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines?
- What is your experience with underwriting software tools?
- How do you handle disagreements with sales or claims teams?
- What professional certifications do you hold?
