Creates, maintains, and communicates best practices and underwriting guidance to the whole enterprise.

Leads and serves on special projects for assigned LOB. Leads and participates in training opportunities and programs for assigned LOB.

• Serves as a sought-after subject matter expert frequently consulted for initiatives and special projects within assigned LOB

• Manages business relationships with external and internal partners to introduce and integrate product initiatives based on enterprise needs

• Initiates and assists in the preparation of underwriting workshops and seminars for the company

• Acts as a speaker or instructor for internal training exercises or meetings, and provides input or prepares articles on the most complex issues.

Provides oversight and governance of existing rules and forms for assigned LOB for both EMC proprietary and ISO or other bureaus

• Reviews and studies proposed changes in rules, rates, and forms for assigned LOB for both EMC proprietary and controlled by ISO

• Prepares any necessary changes and new information for company manuals, bureau and proprietary policy forms, and statistical coding

• Assesses the impact of proposed changes and determines the need for and timing of filings. Prepares documentation needed to obtain approval and makes recommendations for needed action

• Writes and prepares new proprietary endorsements as needed

• Coordinates with other corporate office departments to implement and communicate changes and impacts

• Reviews insurance publications and keeps current on issues by attending seminars and participating in continuing education

• Serves as the LOB subject matter expert by researching and reviewing state regulations, coverages, operational processes, underwriting criteria and system application and tools

Acts as a strategic partner and technical subject matter expert to branch offices on LOB underwriting related matters

• Receives and handles underwriting referrals from the field and/or segment

• Ensures that the team responds timely and collaborates closely with branch offices on underwriting philosophy, authorizations, and facultative reinsurance needs, etc.

• Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools at the branch and enterprise level

• Provides advice and guidance for branch authorizations in determining the acceptability of business by discussing underwriting philosophy, policy forms, rating approaches, underwriting and risk management techniques, including the largest and most complex risk submissions which may require a specialized approach

• Determines the need for and places facultative reinsurance

Builds culture and develops team members while overseeing team

• Collaborates with team members to establish performance goals and monitors status, conducts performance reviews, and provides coaching

• Interviews, hires, and recommends salary adjustments for team members

• Resolves disciplinary issues, reviews results, action plans, and progress

• Develops team expertise and completes succession planning, including identifying talent and implementing development plans for critical positions

• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• Fosters an innovative culture, including supporting new ideas and providing guidance on potential changes

• Develops and maintains department budget

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Ten years of experience with commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years of commercial staff underwriting experience within applicable line of business

• Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, AU or CIC

• Previous people leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Superior knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms

• Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills

• Strong knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to improve them

• Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Superior written and oral communication skills

• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills

• Strong ability to advise, partner, influence and effectively consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, executives, and project owners

• Strong ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong ability to translate technical ideas into more general terms for business customers

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

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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