First American

Insurance

RegionalUnderwritingDirector

$149–198k Irving, Texas, United States; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Regional Underwriting Director at First American. Skills: Underwriting, Risk Management, Management. Directs day-to-day operations of Underwriting Department. Develops and implements policies and procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve new levels of success; Support company requirements; Support the business; Drive team performance; Monitor results; Ensure integrity of underwriting activities

Industry & Context.

Insurance
Problems you'll solve

Facilitates the resolution of problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years progressive management experience, 8-10 years of directly related experience, solid title underwriting background, Demonstrated competency in executing strategic plans, Experience in risk management, Knowledge and understanding of state laws and regulations affecting insurance practices, Knowledge of finance, accounting and actuarial concepts and practices as applied to the insurance industry, Ability to learn needs of a wide range of employees, driving team performance, monitoring results, appropriately allocating resources, Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization, Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure, Progressive experience in leading employees in multiple locations, significant experience developing and implementing solutions, Demonstrates success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Middle and Senior Management level

Nice to Have

Advanced degree

What You'll Do.

Directs day-to-day operations of Underwriting Department

Develops and implements policies and procedures

Develops underwriting strategies

Assesses and develops underwriting operational plans

Develop and implement goals

Develops and applies policies and procedures

Create and refine underwriting guidelines

Confers with Senior and Executive Management

Has full supervisory responsibility for staff

Plans staffing requirements

Responsible for salary administration

Interviews candidates

Makes hiring decisions

Writes and conducts performance reviews

Provides ongoing feedback

Manages disciplinary actions

Provides development opportunities

Ensures teams and individuals understand roles

Meets with individual team members on performance

Train the underwriting team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works with other Senior Management to ensure plans are integrated; Partners with other departments to align underwriting tactics; Confers with Senior and Executive Management regarding departmental requirements; Facilitates the resolution of problems and development of new initiatives

Communication Scope

Clear communication of goals and objectives

Process & Methodology

Executing strategic plans, Developing and implementing solutions

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