Overview As Regional Underwriting Manager, you lead the Core Middle Market effort in the Midwest, driving profitable growth and underwriting excellence. You'll develop talent, shape regional strategy, and partner with agents and brokers to strengthen portfolio performance. You'll influence cross-functional teams and report to senior leadership, delivering sustainable results across multiple products. This role offers high visibility and impact within a values-driven organization that rewards leadership and accountability.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits package
- salary range information provided in jurisdictional notices
- developed for physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing
Responsibilities- Own underwriting results for the assigned region and achieve production and profitability targets
- Delegate authority and establish clear accountability within the underwriting hierarchy
- Partner with sales and production leaders to maximize profitable growth opportunities with agents & brokers
- Lead and develop staff, focusing on talent management and succession planning
- Drive strategic and operational objectives across multiple products within the region
- Analyze regional underwriting performance and formulate action plans to resolve issues
- Promote a high-performing culture through underwriter performance accountability
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Key requirements- Mastery of underwriting discipline and broad insurance knowledge
- Advanced communication skills for cross-functional and external/internal collaboration
- Strong leadership and integrity-driven management abilities
- Proven ability to drive results and resolve significant problems within scope
- Senior knowledge of the insurance industry, products, and services
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and other business software
- Strong knowledge of the assigned business line and insurance industry
- Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred; 12+ years of related experience with 7+ years in management
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred
- leadership and people management
- advanced communication
- problem solving
- underwriting
- insurance products and services
- Microsoft Office 365
