About the role.
The Regional Underwriting Manager is a key member of the Pacific Northwest underwriting team and reports dually to the Regional Executive and the Zonal Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers, leading and developing an underwriting team, and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain broker relationships, and be accountable for the quality of underwriting decisions and execution.
The Regional Underwriting Manager role is hybrid, and the ideal candidate should expect to commute to the Scottsdale, AZ office at least 3x/week.
What you’ll do.
- Business Management. Work closely with the Regional Executive and Underwriting Executive on planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape within the Region.
- Underwriter Leadership. Lead and manage an Underwriting team, handling referrals for authority and coaching and developing team members.
- Underwriting Execution. Responsible for the Regions new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with PURE’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines, following up on accounts and closing new business. Conduct and report on quarterly self-audit.
- Broker Partnership. Develop, maintain and manage broker partnerships within the Region; development of strategies and goals for brokers and tracking of progress; and positioning PURE within an agency, including:
- Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service to brokers
- Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with broker partners
- Work with brokers to craft best solutions for their clients
- Share knowledge and best practices with brokers
- Underwrite empathetically at all times
- Recruiting: Participate in the sourcing, interviewing and hiring process of new team members.
What we’re looking for.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required. Management experience required.
- Demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility.
- A minimum of 10 years underwriting experience is required with some marketing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated solid problem solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, exhibit leadership skill and enthusiasm, and establish trust and credibility.
- Demonstrated ability to form effective and productive working relationships with independent insurance brokers.
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What We Do
PURE is a specialty property and casualty insurer dedicated to helping a membership of responsible people protect high value homes, jewelry, artwork and other fine assets.
We opened for business more than 15 years ago with the goal of offering something different in the insurance space: a company focused on promoting transparency, alignment of interests and doing what’s right. Our focus helps to keep premiums fair and service astonishingly good.
After growing at least 15% year over year since inception, we are the most awarded insurer in our category, offering coverage in all 50 states. Today, our membership is made up of more than 100,000 financially successful individuals and families and continues to grow sustainably.
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