[Hiring] Director, Underwriting @PMA Companies

Role Description

Responsible for the leadership and oversight of Commercial Markets Underwriting in the West region.

• Achieve annual profit and revenue objectives and operate accountable for book of business P&L including loss and ALAE ratio, controllable expenses, and Pre Tax Operating Ratio.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with regional and segment management in the execution of CMU's business.
• Significantly contribute to the development, implementation, and execution of annual and long-range premium and business plans in conjunction with regional and segment plans.
• Select, hire, and train the highest qualified candidates for open positions.
• Monitor performance through effective use of performance management tools.
• Effectively manage the Underwriting staff to increase overall knowledge-base, sales skills & technical competencies.
• Implement meaningful development plans which grow the knowledge base of your staff.
• Lead a team of underwriters located in multiple locations.
• Delegate underwriting authority as necessary.
• Ensure the implementation, execution, and monitoring of underwriting policies and procedures with a focus on risk selection, loss analysis.
• Frequently review staffing plans to ensure they support the attainment of objectives.
• Advance the CMU Focused Industry Reinforce strategy with staff, colleagues, and external audiences.
• Develop new book and account monitoring tools in conjunction with segment management.
• Promote effective communication among different work groups in the execution of industry-specific account management activities.
• Serve as an industry subject matter expert and disseminate relevant information throughout the PMA industry practice.
• Ensure that the Corporate Agency Management Program is fully executed by the Underwriting staff.
• Design and implement agency management plans and monitor the profitability of assigned agents and brokers.
• Maintain visibility with agents and brokers that aligns with the objectives of the assigned territories.
• Ensure underwriters serve as highly effective, results-driven account management "quarterbacks."
• Employ strong analytics and sound judgment when making decisions and monitoring.
• Communicate pertinent information to management with well-reasoned recommendations.
• Demonstrate required planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Exhibit high levels of teamwork, leadership, initiative, and persistence.
• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years commercial casualty underwriting experience and 7+ years management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical underwriting skills in all casualty lines of business, particularly workers' compensation.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management, planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Track record of building relationships with agents and brokers.
• Proven negotiating skills with a demonstrated record of growth in a book of business.
• Proven developer of talent with a successful track record of mentoring and coaching for high performance.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience with remote management.
• Possesses initiative, persistence, and perspective to operate within an evolving strategic framework.
• CPCU, ARM, and/or MBA desired.

Requirements

• In accordance with state regulations, PMA is sharing the anticipated salary range for this position: $150,000 to $230,000.
• This range is informed by national market data and is intended to accommodate a wide variety of geographic locations and experience levels.
• We recognize that exceptional talent may fall outside typical salary parameters. If your compensation expectations exceed this range, we still encourage you to apply.
• Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including your experience, education, and skill set.
• Offers may fall below, within, or above the stated range.