Job Description

• Ownership of all underwriting guidance and rules for assigned lines of business.
• Will work closely with CUO and other Directors on authority triggers related to any guidelines they are supplying.
• Understand and manage capacities for terror/weather with Risk Office & Field Operations.
• Take part in P&C and Anniversary reviews as needed.
• Create and update tools to help underwriters make better risk selection and pricing decisions for assigned lines.
• Partner with internal functional groups to conduct financial analysis in order to anticipate industry trends, seize strategic opportunities and recognize threats while balancing short-term and long-term investments for countrywide book management.
• Monitor performance, develop, and communicate underwriting philosophies, strategies and financial results to internal/external partners, as well as team members.
• Serve as SME for projects and work efforts impacting assigned line of business.
• Coordinate with other Underwriting Directors to align appetite across lines, where appropriate.
• Build relationships with relevant external groups, and professional organizations (ISO, NCCI, NYIA, etc.)
• Help develop and implement training programs to be delivered to the field.
• Work with the Regional Underwriting Leadership and their teams to provide line-level expertise and assistance in evaluation of opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What you need

• 10 years advanced underwriting technical experience preferred
• Insurance designations; CPCU, AU Series preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Additional Information:

Location

Hybrid

• Home Office (New Hartford, NY)
• Charlotte, NC Office (Ballantyne, NC)

Salary Range

$183600 – $215,000

• This position also comes with eligibility for Variable Compensation Bonus plan

**The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.**

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

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