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Zenith Insurance Company (United States) · 2 days ago

Regional Underwriting Manager

San Diego County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$172K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Zenith Insurance Company is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed. The Regional Underwriting Manager oversees underwriting operations, engages with external customers, and collaborates with management to achieve strategic goals.

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Responsibilities

Positions Zenith as the expert in Workers’ Compensation

Executes disciplined risk consideration and assumption within a growth mindset

Engage with and position our underwriting discipline and value proposition to external customers (agents and policyholders) to enable growth

Works with Branch Manager to set strategic underwriting direction

Holds management meetings to discuss vision and goals

Achieves planned results through decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience

Creates an environment within the branch offices that supports collaboration, teamwork, growth and innovation

Uses operational audits and yearly compliance audits to gauge performance of branch and individuals

Will recommend or make decisions regarding existing or new programs that have a significant impact on operations and carry potential consequences if unsuccessful

Works collaboratively with management from other disciplines and other offices to solve problems

Removes obstacles

Provides feedback to branch management staff

Supports local training and establishes training protocols for the office

May work with Underwriting Technical Director to develop technical training courses

Has highest level of underwriting authority in the Branch

Schedules and conducts all employee meetings to discuss operational issues and direction

Will interview technical job candidates before they are hires to make sure they posessess appropriate qualifications and experience

Provides on-going performance feedback to direct reports

Provides coaching and development when and where appropriate

Works with manager(s)/supervisor(s) on performance improvement plans or personal issues when needed

Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports and contributes to reviews for downstream staff as needed

Salary administration and review of sign offs

Qualification

Workers' compensation underwritingUnderwriting management experienceData analysisCommunication skillsLeadership experiencePC literacyReadingMath skillsProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

High School Diploma Or equivalent combination of training/experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience

5+ years progressively responsible related work experience

Prior staff supervisory/leadership experience

Expert level understanding of Zenith's underwriting philosophy and standard industry procedure

Expert knowledge of workers' compensation policy rules

Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change

Ability to create and present a clear focused message to all constituents

Comfortable in front of groups and able to handle questions/controversy

Expert listener and problem-solver

Highly skilled in building business information, disseminating it, and sharing with senior management

Expert in workers' compensation underwriting

Expert level understanding of the core business, strategies, and practices required to successfully run the office

Strong oral and written communications skills used to explain, teach, and document

Strong reading and math skills

PC literacy required

Data analysis skill to determine appropriate workloads and strategies for peak periods

Strong presentation and listening skills

Strong in data analysis

Driver License in good standing

Preferred

Prior branch-level underwriting management experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Education and Training Reimbursement

Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave

10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Zenith is the premier specialist in workers’ compensation nationally, and a leader in property and casualty insurance for the California agriculture industry.

Founded in 1949

Woodland Hills, California, USA

1001-5000 employees