Director, Underwriting

Berkley•City of Syracuse, NY

1d•$135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A+ claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s. At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) and a minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at least two years of supervisory experience.
10 + years of commercial P&C underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven expertise in Mid-Market or Large Accounts underwriting across multiple lines (Property, GL, Auto, WC, Umbrella).
Background using data analysis to guide underwriting philosophy and decisions
Candidate will possess excellent communication (verbal/written), organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starting, self-motivating and capable of making decisions independently.
Valid driver’s license is required
Travel may be necessary

Nice To Haves

Insurance-related designation(s) preferred (AU, ARM and/or CPCU).

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the supervision, training and development of commercial lines staff to ensure that Profit Center business goals and objectives are successfully achieved.
Supervise underwriting staff. Hire, train and mentor underwriters and underwriter team leaders. Conduct performance and salary reviews.
Conduct quality reviews. Assist Home office quality review team as needed.
Assign underwriters to agencies, and assign staff to underwriting teams.
Act as referral source for all underwriters. Refer as required to branch manager/home office.
Monitor unit performance in regard to growth, loss ratio and pricing. Take corrective action as needed.
Maintain positive agency relationships through agency visitations to articulate Acadia Insurance Company underwriting philosophy and to resolve Agency underwriting issues.
Contributes to Acadia's success by developing departmental and individual staff goals; measuring results, rewarding achievements or taking corrective action, as necessary.
Develops employees through coaching, training, providing ongoing and constructive feedback, and through regular performance and salary reviews.
Retains staff by managing responsibly and creating a positive work environment.
Keeps abreast of industry developments, particularly those which impact his or her area(s) of responsibility.
Understands Acadia's business and the factors that affect its success.
Communicates regularly and effectively with staff, both as a team and individually.
Other duties as assigned.