Director, P&C Underwriting

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Are you an Underwriting professional who has successfully led commercial and/or agriculture multi-line teams, managed risk, understands facultative insurance, has experience in growing/managing business in assigned territories, and is knowledgeable with standard market portfolios? As a Director of Underwriting, you will utilize your combined skills in the noted areas to elevate organizational goals and bring fresh ideas to current processes and procedures.

Onsite Placement Locations:
Glenmont, NY;
Springfield, MO;
Houston, TX.

• Oversee regional standard market teams, responsible for effective business operations that include business growth, profitability, and policy retention
• Partner with leadership teams to support open communication that is focused on increasing/enhancing productivity, improving workflow processes, and maintaining/sustaining positive morale
• Provide recommendations on underwriting philosophies and guidelines for risk assessment and selection
• Analyze renewal books of business and determine sustainability
• Evaluate referrals and determine appropriate measures
• Collaborate with other strategic areas, including risk services leadership, who partner closely with the middle market team

• Proficiency in commercial lines and standard market accounts (Agriculture lines of business beneficial but not required)
• 5 years+ professional experience effectively leading commercial lines underwriting teams
• Loss control/Risk services knowledge, understanding concepts, practices, terms is a plus
• Facultative reinsurance experience, beneficial

• CPCU or industry relevant insurance designations

Salary for this position can range from $ for candidates who are minimally qualified through $ for more highly qualified candidates. Candidates outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill and education.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness:
Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

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• Director

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American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.