Commercial Lines Manager Job Description
As a Commercial Lines Manager, you play a pivotal role in overseeing the underwriting and management of commercial insurance policies. Your responsibilities span various areas, ensuring effective operations, client satisfaction, and growth. As a Commercial Lines Manager, you contribute significantly to protecting businesses and their assets.
What you Bring:
Underwriting and Policy Management:
- Review and analyze commercial insurance policies to determine appropriate coverage levels.
- Negotiate rates with insurance carriers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Develop and implement policies that provide necessary coverage for clients’ businesses.
- Ensure policy compliance and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
Team Leadership and Training:
- Manage and motivate a team of commercial insurance agents and underwriters.
- Provide training and support to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Identify areas for improvement in processes and procedures and implement solutions.
Client Relationship Management:
- Maintain and grow relationships with key clients and insurance carriers.
- Act as the daily liaison between insurance companies, agents, and clients.
- Address various coverage issues and handle inside service work associated with clients’ accounts.
Marketing and New Business Submission:
- Conduct marketing activities as assigned by senior staff.
- Market clients (new and existing) to obtain quotations through online rating or direct submissions to underwriting.
- Assist with client presentations and proposals.
Company Relationships and Growth:
- Develop and maintain business relationships with insurance carriers.
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth within the commercial insurance division.
- Collaborate with underwriters and agents to facilitate claims processing and policy issuance.
Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making:
- Think strategically to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and effectiveness of policies.
- Make sound decisions regarding risk assessment and coverage.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and underwriting.
- Proven track record of successful sales and underwriting management.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically.
While we appreciate all those who apply, we will only be reaching out to those that qualify.