Commercial Lines Field Underwriting Manager (hybrid)

American Family Insurance

Madison, WI, US
Base: $99,000.00 - $167,000.00; bonus/equity: annu...
Hybrid (minimum of 10 days per month in the office)
Commercial lines underwriting experience
Field underwriting team leadership
Agency relationship management
American Family Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Field Underwriting Manager to lead a field underwriting team focused on driving profitable growth through agency engagement and market-facing underwriting. The role entails managing people and processes, optimizing underwriting standards, and enhancing agent experiences in a hybrid work environment

Job Summary

  • You will lead a field underwriting organization focused on driving profitable new business growth through direct agency engagement.
  • The role requires coaching field underwriters to build strong consultative agency relationships while balancing speed and underwriting discipline.
  • Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, a competitive 401(k), pension plan, and an annual incentive program.

Matching Summary

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American Family Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Field Underwriting Manager to lead a field underwriting team focused on driving profitable growth through agency engagement and market-facing underwriting. The role entails managing people and processes, optimizing underwriting standards, and enhancing agent experiences in a hybrid work environment.

Salary

Base: $99,000.00 - $167,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial lines underwriting experience
  • Field underwriting team leadership
  • Agency relationship management
  • Profitability and risk analysis
  • Quote volume and bind ratio monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Consultative agency engagement skills
  • Continuous improvement culture focus
  • Complex account placement expertise
  • Collaborative performance-driven environment

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership or management experience
  • Extensive knowledge of profitability and risk concepts
  • CPCU or Associate in Underwriting (AU) designation may be required
  • Solid understanding of product policies and underwriting philosophy

Work Rights

Not specified

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