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EMC Insurance Companies · 10 hours ago

Assistant Vice President – Field Underwriting (Northeast Region)

New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$149K/yr - $236K/yr

10+ years exp

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on making an impact through collaboration and growth. The Assistant Vice President – Field Underwriting will lead the underwriting strategy for the Northeast Region, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while developing a high-performing team.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Leads Northeast Region territory underwriting strategy execution and performance to drive profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency

Adheres to established countrywide appetite underwriting guidelines while identifying opportunities to develop supplemental regional guidance within those parameters

Fosters collaboration with internal stakeholders and agency partners, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance pricing accuracy and risk assessment

Ensures underwriting quality, compliance with regulatory and internal standards, and drives continuous innovation in alignment with broader company strategies

Leads team development, providing training, coaching, and succession planning to build a high-performing underwriting unit

Represents underwriting in strategic planning, drives agency engagement, and enhances operational effectiveness to support sustainable growth

Operates in close collaboration with Field and Corporate Office Underwriting and Sales leadership

Qualification

Underwriting principlesRisk management strategiesLeadership capabilitiesCPCU designationStrategic business planningPublic speakingProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsCross-functional collaborationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration or equivalent relevant experience

Ten years of commercial lines underwriting experience, including at least four years of experience directly leading and developing teams, or related experience

Extensive expertise in underwriting principles and risk management strategies with the ability to oversee and shape underwriting policies to align with organizational goals

Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills, leveraging data-driven insights and forward-thinking approaches to address complex challenges

Exceptional leadership capabilities, with demonstrated success in mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams to exceed goals and embrace change

Exceptional ability to identify and seize opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue growth while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and compliance

Strong ability to lead large-scale initiatives and manage multiple cross-functional projects, while maintaining focus on long-term organizational objectives

Demonstrated success working in cross-functional/departmental alignment and matrixed management structure

Advanced ability to design and execute strategic business plans, aligning departmental objectives with the company's mission and growth strategies

Exceptional written communication, public speaking and facilitation skills, with the capacity to represent the organization at industry events

Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards will be required if driving