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GuideOne Insurance Underwriting Associate Supervisor - Hybrid Opportunity in IA, United States

As the Underwriting Associate Supervisor, you are responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Underwriting Associates who review and analyze exposures to make independent decisions regarding risk selection for renewals.

  • Expertly handle escalated underwriting outcomes from an Underwriting Associate.

  • Communicate with agents in order to help triage production issues.

  • Assist in the set up and execution of effective process for the management and prioritization of Underwriting production.

  • Maintain a small territory assignment reviewing renewals according to the established Letter of Authority.

  • Assist in policy changes as identified in the policy change authority list.

  • Provide support to Underwriting for all lines of business.

    Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or 5-8 years of related field or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Insurance Institute of America (IIA) or other related industry designation desired.

  • Two or more years of experience working in a property and casualty insurance company.

    Recommended Qualifications:

  • Previous experience supervising or providing work direction to an underwriting and support team.

  • General knowledge of common terms, practices, processes, and regulations in the insurance industry.

  • Detailed understanding of a variety of moderate to complex commercial underwriting and management concepts, practices and procedures.

  • Strong leadership skills including effective negotiation, sound judgment and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and assign work.

  • Ability to manage professional and support staff through performance coaching and feedback with strong interest in developing the skills of others.

  • An orientation toward achieving success and maturity in leadership and management.

  • An ability to consistently apply underwriting concepts and practices within the property & casualty underwriting field.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Ability to convey clear & concise information to others utilizing excellent communication skills.

  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft products for the purpose of strategic analysis.

    Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

  • Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members

  • 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary

  • Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance

  • Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs

  • Wellness incentives

  • Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off

  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions

  • Educational assistance

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