Director, Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Why USAA?Let's do something that really matters.
Manages a team of commercial insurance underwriting professionals
in planning, developing, and administration of USAA Group
Commercial Insurance products and programs which support
operational performance objectives. Ensures products and programs
maintain compliance with all legal requirements. May serve as a
business process or program owner.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and
service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat
our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what
makes us so special!The OpportunityAs a dedicated Director of
Commercial Insurance Underwriting you will lead a high performing
team of underwriters and will oversee the strategy, design and
execution of all aspects of underwriting for USAA Small Business
Insurance practice. -Manages a team of commercial insurance
underwriting professionals in planning, developing, and
administration of USAA Group Commercial Insurance products and
programs which support operational performance objectives. Ensures
products and programs maintain compliance with all legal
requirements. May serve as a business process or program owner.This
position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional
business travel.What you'll do:
- Develop, lead, and hold others accountable for implementing
underwriting strategy through their teams and monitor performance
pursuant to underwriting guidelines and processes.
- Direct the identification, analysis, development, and
implementation of complex initiatives that maintain the relevance
and integrity of our underwriting policies and programs while
balancing operational efficiency, competitiveness, and regulatory
compliance.
- Ensure adherence to established policies and effective program
support.
- Direct resources to develop and maintain P&C contracts,
forms, endorsements, and rates in accordance with Commercial
Insurance & P&C strategies while maintaining compliance with
laws and regulations.
- Direct the maintenance of existing processing and automated
reporting systems to comply with legal and company
requirements.
- Manage identification and implementation of opportunities to
improve systems to increase member conductivity and operational
efficiency.
- Direct the oversight of underwriting supplier programs
leveraging available products to improve risk management and
operational efficiency.
- Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional
area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development,
retention, coaching and support, performance management, and
managerial activities.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are
effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in
accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.What
you have:
- Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in
addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be
substituted in lieu of degree.
- 8 years in commercial insurance underwriting, or as a producer
or agent of commercial insurance
- 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
- Experience defining and implementing underwriting processes,
procedures, and/or guidelines.
- Experience researching, developing, writing, applying, &
editing policy forms, notices, and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant industry practices, trends, and
regulatory requirements.
- Experience in making data driven decisions to create actionable
recommendations for performance improvement.
- Experience in presenting analysis and findings to varying
levels of management and business stakeholders to gain support for
recommendations and influence initiatives.
- Proven skills in developing strong relationships with peers and
key business stakeholders by collaborating across and outside of an
organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.What sets you
apart:
- Experience in writing commercial lines underwriting guidelines,
processes and procedures for new products
- Experience in Agile methodologies and digital technology
- US military experience through military service or a military
spouse/domestic partnerThe above description reflects the details
considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job
and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the
work requirements that may be performed in the job.What we
offer:Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing
market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain
competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your
experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for
this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position
is: $109,130.00 - $208,580.00.Employees may be eligible for pay
incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance
and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.Benefits: At
USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their
physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include
comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension,
life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time
off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and
various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning
and continuing education assists employees with their professional
goals.For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit
our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.Applications for this position
are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open
until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are
encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. -USAA is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: USAA, San Antonio , Director, Commercial Insurance Underwriter, Executive , San Antonio, Texas
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