Underwriting Manager

Company: Great West Casualty Company
Location: South Sioux City
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Are you a leader working in Property and Casualty who is looking for an opportunity to join a growing, stable industry leader where you will directly contribute to the long-term success of a company?
We have an excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Manager in our South Sioux City, Nebraska, office. In this position, you will lead and coach a team of underwriters in our central regional office as a part of a stable, strengths-based corporation focused on personal growth. You will use your expertise to build strong relationships and effectively communicate Great West's mission of unequalled service as one the nation's largest commercial auto insurers. You will collaborate with our regional Executive Vice President to manage growth, profitability, and outcomes. Your industry knowledge and ability to gain buy-in are key to succeeding in this exciting position.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with supervisors to set performance standards and review trends to drive best practices.
• Develop continual and growing sources of profitable business through productive relationships with our agents, insureds, and corporate marketing.
• Lead, engage, develop, and coach a collaborative team of underwriters and supervisors.
  We are looking for candidates who have:
  
  • 10 years of professional experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
  • Underwriting and prior management or supervisory experience required.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and influence others.
    Why work for us?
    We offer you a challenging career with a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
    
    • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more.
    • A formalized management development training program.
    • Company paid continuing education and monetary rewards for professional development.
    • Opportunities to impact the organization through participation in committees.
    • Support of a healthy lifestyle through a wellness program and gym subsidies.
      Who we are:
      For over 65 years, Great West Casualty Company has provided premier insurance products and services to thousands of truck drivers and trucking companies across America. We have regional offices located around the country, and nearly 1,000 professionals are proud to call us an employer of choice. We are dedicated to the success, happiness, and wellness of our employees. If you are looking for a company where your contributions are valued, your continued learning is financially supported, and customer service is a priority, we want to talk to you. Apply today and join one of America's largest insurers of trucking companies as we help keep the nation's economy moving forward one mile at a time.Location: South Sioux City, NebraskaGreat West Casualty Company is headquartered in a metro area that joins three states. Our corporate office is in South Sioux City, Nebraska, just across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, in a region nicknamed Siouxland. Recently selected as the 7th most livable small city in the U.S., Siouxland is home to more than 180,000 residents, offers affordable Midwest living, a vibrant downtown, a multitude of outdoor activities, live music, semi-pro sports, shopping, and more.Must be able to pass a drug screen. To learn more about Great West and our office locations, please visit our website www.gwccnet.comGreat People.
      Great Careers.
      Great West Casualty Company.

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