Selective Insurance · 18 hours ago
Underwriting Manager - Hybrid
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $186K/yr
7+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. The Underwriting Manager will oversee the growth, retention, and profitability of a renewal book, manage a team of underwriters, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
College degree preferred
7+ years commercial Underwriting experience preferred
3-4 years' experience in rating, inspections, and claims preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
20 days of paid time off
Company
Selective Insurance
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John Marchioni
President and CEO
Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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