Director, Commercial Lines Underwriting

Job Summary

Position is located in Webster, MA working a hybrid schedule within a reasonable commuting distance. Can be based in Boston, MA with travel to Webster, MA 2-3 days a week. 

Provide strategic and managerial direction to the Commercial Lines Department, principally through the Commercial Lines Managers and through interaction with the Commercial Lines Product and Underwriting areas.

Direct the efforts of the Commercial Lines Department in identifying and implementing underwriting systems and procedures that will improve the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the department's operational performance. Direct the efforts of the department to assure quality agency relations and work to assure each agent maintains a profitable book of business. Work to assure maximum profitability in each line of business, while assuring we offer competitive products to our agents to profitably grow. Oversee the training and continued career development of department's staff members, and the hiring of additional staff when justified. Represent the Commercial Lines Department with other MAPFRE Insurance departments, outside vendors, and on industry issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: Bachelor's Degree or professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent related experience preferred.
Experience: 9 - 11 years or Master's Degree equivalent plus 7 - 9 years.
Knowledge: Extensive level of professional knowledge in field across multiple disciplines and broad business segment. Extensive knowledge of management practices.
Decision Making: Decisions have a significant impact on results for a major portion of a company. Interprets and operationalizes company policies. Determines organizational objectives; sets policy. Responsible for operations of major significance to the organization. Decisions potentially affect financial, employee, or public relations standing of the company or a major business segment. Problems are abstract and impact multiple functions and portions of the company.
Supervision Received: Acts independently, guided only by very broad company policies and objectives. Work is reviewed from a strategic, relatively long-term perspective against major objectives impacting a major portion of the company.
Leadership: Manages multiple functions, typically via subordinate managers, or manages an exceptionally high impact function. Develops and communicates function organizational vision. Ensures that overall organizational objectives, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement: May have overall responsibility for the operation of a major profit center or segment of the company. Reallocates resources as required to meet goals.
Client Contacts: Frequent contacts with internal and external parties at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling project phases. Communication typically involves persuasion, and negotiation with middle and senior management levels.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior underwriting supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of the commercial lines rate setting process, class plan development, underwriting procedures, premium audit functions, new business development techniques and product development.

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