Due to continued growth, this top national Brokerage has a new opportunity for a Commercial, E&S, Multi-line Underwriting Manager, for their Houston office. 

This manager will lead a team of 7 direct reports and will be responsible for the underwriting and production of the department, as well as their own book of business.

Business is comprised of a variety of commercial, small to mid-sized Property and GL classes.

The assigned territory is the state of Texas.

Manager responsibilities include:

·       Evaluating risks for compliance of underwriting guidelines for new business and renewals

·       Monitoring the department’s New Business hit ratio, loss ratio, costs, retention ratio, etc.

·       Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the department

·       Participate in marketing duties with agency visits

·       Training and mentoring of team members

Qualified candidates must live in or near Houston and have:                                                                                                                                              

·       A minimum of five – 10 years of multi-line underwriting experience

·       A minimum of 5 years in a Management or Team Lead role

·       Excess and surplus lines underwriting experience

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

·       CPCU, ASLI, CIC or comparable designations are preferred

Company offers a generous base salary, sales incentive bonus plan, 6% 401k, excellent health benefits, employee paid education and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Company is flexible with hybrid work options.