Underwriting Assistant Manager

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

**This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in CT, MA, or RI**

Essential Functions:

• Supervises assigned underwriting team and enforces established guidelines and procedures
• Answers questions from assigned underwriting team and shares and explains recommendations for complex situations
• Coordinates with underwriters, marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes
• Manages existing and develops and fosters new agency relationships to grow profitable relationships and rehabilitate unprofitable and low growth relationships
• Meets with and educates agents to develop their understanding of EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems and services to help generate a flow of quality new business opportunities
• Monitors business decisions made by team to ensure that underwriters operate within set guidelines, authority limits, rate goals, and branch service directives while matching price to quality across the book of business

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration or equivalent relevant experience
• Six years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• CPCU designation or other underwriting-related designation(s) preferred
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate team
• Ability to effectively communicate products, procedures, business planning and system information
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards will be required if driving

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $90,000-$124,000 range or the $99,000-$137,000 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range.  The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs. 

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