Commercial Underwriter – Transportation
Our client, a certified Managing General Agency, based in Alpharetta, Georgia and named a “Five Star MGA” by Insurance Business America is actively recruiting a Vice President of Transportation. This role oversees a team of five direct reports and is critical to our operations. With a key priority for the new VP will be expanding our carrier network.
They serve independent agents throughout the southeast for over fifty years.
Position Outline:
- Primary job functions require exercising independent judgment and management of others.
- Hire, coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities, ensuring achievement of department service standards.
- Prepare annual budget including premium, income, expenses and salaries; includes monitoring results.
- Analyze underwriting metrics to identify areas of improvement and development opportunities.
- Manage new business production to include identifying opportunities and writing new business while developing and maintaining agency relationships.
- Articulate products and services to appropriate stakeholders.
- Up to 25% travel to agencies for development and maintenance of profitable business relationships.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of Commercial Transportation insurance underwriting experience required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance and Risk Management or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications highly desired (e.g. MS/MA, CPCU, ARM).
- Must have E&S license or be willing to obtain upon start
- Must have experience working within a MGA.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Ability to adapt quickly to new software applications and Carrier systems.
If you have any questions or would be interested in scheduling an interview, please contact Michael Ubriaco at (443)-610-4109 or mubriaco@rogangroup.com
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