Underwriting Manager - IMA Financial Group
New York City, NY
About the Job
CORnerstone Risk Solutions, IMA's captive and program design management group, is seeking an Underwriting Manager to join our team! This person will be responsible for leading the strategic design, deployment, and ongoing management of underwriting services for CORnerstone's property and casualty program. A successful applicant will possess strong business and financial acumen, effectively build relationships within the team and across the enterprise, have self-direction, and a strong technological background. This position is eligible for remote work!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining high-quality standards and control across all facets of CORnerstone underwriting operations, including:
- Oversight of program renewals
- Crafting new program designs
- Conduct individual account underwriting for prospects and renewals
- Manage rate, quote, and issuance systems and other data management systems
- Prepare and present reports detailing underwriting activities, performance, and key metrics
- Develop and enforce underwriting policies and procedures
- Conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with IMA distribution partners, acting as the liaison between Cornerstone and partner agencies
- Train, lead, and manage underwriting staff assigned, ensuring efficient workflow, timely task completion, and adherence to IMA policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Cornerstone leadership to develop new program opportunities and accounts
- Support and demonstrate IMA's core values
- Value and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Required skills and experiences:
- 5-10 years of program underwriting experience required
- Knowledge of self-insurance techniques and captive insurance structures required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience with Microsoft Office products required (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Moderate travel required
The anticipated posting timeline for this opportunity is 4/26/2024 through 5/31/2024.
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why Join IMA?
We've built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.