Underwriting Product Manager – Commercial General Liability and Umbrella

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Des Moines, IA
123K-158K Annually
1-3 Years Experience
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
The Underwriting Product Manager will provide strategic direction for underwriting in Commercial General Liability and Umbrella lines. Responsibilities include developing product strategies, analyzing premium and loss data, overseeing ISO rules, and leading underwriting training programs. The role requires significant technical expertise and collaboration with various stakeholders to influence underwriting strategies.
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At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.

Provides strategic insight and direction for underwriting organization for assigned lines of business. Primary lines of business include Commercial General Liability and Commercial Umbrella. Leads, researches, and coordinates the ownership, execution, strategy, administration and development of the most complex products and programs at an enterprise level. Acts as a strategic partner for branches and other corporate departments. Develops new product ideas, reviews existing and drafts new coverage language.

Is responsible for administration and oversight of ISO and proprietary rules and forms for Commercial General Liability and Commercial Umbrella. Reviews and studies proposed changes in ISO and proprietary rules, rates, and forms for assigned lines of coverage. Leads and participates in the identification, preparation and presentation of underwriting training opportunities and programs at branch and enterprise level. Influences strategies through effective and efficient communication of underwriting recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Provides strategy and direction for companywide strategic initiatives, working with Field and Corporate Underwriting leadership regarding short and long-term business decisions.

Essential Functions:

  • Acts as a strategic partner for branches and offers technical expertise and guidance on the most complex underwriting issues.
  • Assesses coverage, limits, and pricing on complex accounts.
  • Analyzes premium and loss data and other key reports on monthly and quarterly basis to ensure long-term profitable growth.
  • Leads the process of the developing of short- and long-term strategic product and underwriting strategies within LOB in support of enterprise-wide business and profitability goals
  • Leads, directs, and performs special projects, as assigned. Provides evaluation and input regarding effectiveness of departmental programs and projects.
  • Leads and participates in the identification, preparation and presentation of underwriting training opportunities and programs at branch and enterprise level.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business or insurance related field, or equivalent relevant experience 
  • Ten years of experience with commercial property and casualty underwriting including at least three years of staff underwriting experience within specific line of business
  • Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, AU or CIC preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Exceptional, proven knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, and forms
  • Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills
  • Strong knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to improve them
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently and possess demonstrated problem-solving abilities
  • Strong computer knowledge, Internet and keyboarding skills
  • Knowledge of facultative reinsurance placement practices
  • Strong ability to advise, partner, influence and effectively consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, executives, and project owners
  • Strong ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong ability to translate technical ideas into more general terms for business customers
  • For Casualty: Strong knowledge of retrospective rating, large risk alternative rating, and large deductibles
  • Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

Per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hiring range for this position for Colorado-based team members is $122,731 - $157,608. The hiring range for other locations may vary.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

The Company
HQ: Des Moines, IA
1,794 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

EMC Insurance Companies is among the top 60 insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,500 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States and writes reinsurance contracts worldwide. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Companies, Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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