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 and Skills:

• 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 ony be reaching out to those that qualify.