At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.
Essential Functions:
Provides strategic insight and direction for the underwriting organization on Public Entities
Primary industry classifications include schools and municipalities.
Leads, researches, and coordinates the ownership, execution, strategy, administration and/or development of the most complex products and programs at enterprise level.
Recognized as a sought-after business segment expert for Public Entities.
Develops business segment strategies and plans and ensures successful implementation enterprise wide.
Leads the administration and development of products and programs for the Public Entity business segment.
Proactively communicates and makes necessary recommendations to management for improvement needed to meet company goals and improve underwriting results
Evaluates the cost and benefit of market opportunities and product initiatives and recommends actions based on evaluation, including identifying product improvements for complex products
Leads the process of developing of short- and long-term strategic product and underwriting strategies within assigned business segment in support of enterprise-wise business and profitability goals
Manages business relationships with external and internal partners to introduce and integrate product initiatives based on enterprise needs
Reviews insurance publications and keeps current on issues impacting business segment by attending seminars and participating in continuing education
Acts as a strategic partner for branches and offers guidance on complex underwriting matters within the Public Entity business segment
Ensures that the team responds timely and collaborates closely with branch offices on underwriting philosophy, authorizations, facultative reinsurance needs, etc.
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
Participates in all aspects of quality control and audit assessments on new and renewal business
Collaborates with corporate underwriting team members as appropriate in the review and study of proposed changes in rules, rates, and forms for various lines controlled by ISO, or other bureaus, and company programs
Assists in the preparation of any necessary changes and new information for company manuals, policy forms and statistical coding
Education & Experience:
The education and experience below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Ten years of experience in progressively responsible roles with commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years of commercial staff underwriting experience within applicable business segment
Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, AU or CIC
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The knowledge, skills and abilities below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:
Superior knowledge of companywide and countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms
Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent 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
Excellent ability to advise, partner, influence and effectively consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, executives, and project owners
Excellent ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent 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
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