About the company
Selby Jennings are proud to be a leading specialist recruiter in financial sciences & services. Founded in 2004, we help solve the number one challenge: talent. Today, we provide permanent, contract and multi-hire recruitment solutions across specialist sectors including risk management, private wealth management, legal and compliance, investment management, quantitative analytics, financial technology, investment banking, insurance and actuarial, and sales and trading.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
šLead and manage a team of underwriters, ensuring high-quality underwriting decisions and adherence to company guidelines. šOversee workflow distribution, training, and performance management to meet production and service standards. šCollaborate with relationship managers to support agency premium commitments and strategic initiatives. šMonitor profitability and production metrics, providing regular reports and insights to senior leadership. šDevelop and maintain strong relationships with General Agents and agency partners through regular communication and in-person visits (approximately 25% travel). šRecommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. šParticipate in audits, pricing reviews, and strategic planning meetings. šProvide technical guidance to underwriters and act as a liaison with other departments.
Qualifications
š7+ years of underwriting experience in commercial lines, with a strong background in E&S or specialty lines. š3+ years of experience in related areas such as rating, inspections, or claims preferred. šPrior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred. šStrong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills. šProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). šBachelor's degree preferred. šValid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
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