Company Details
Carolina Casualty is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets including trucking and public transportation.
We maintain some of the lowest claim adjuster pending claim counts in the industry and emphasize inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. Your work will be recognized and appreciated.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the leadership team in the development of strategy and objectives, including critical decisions affecting risk, profitability and growth.
- Responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of all underwriting plans, guidelines, policies and procedures to achieve growth, retention and profitability goals.
- Develop and delegate underwriting authority as appropriate, and monitor the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of the use of that authority.
- Provide effective leadership for the underwriting teams, including developing and instituting appropriate training.
- Participate in the company’s budgeting process and be responsible for the underwriting budget, and the development of alternative insurance products, policies and endorsements.
- Monitor and analyze underwriting results, working with actuarial and claims to maximize company profitability and change underwriting direction as appropriate.
- Assist in managing distribution and designing and executing the company’s marketing plan, analyzing agency performance and assisting in appointment and termination decisions.
- Work with the distribution to market casualty insurance products and target and cultivate relationships with current and new production sources.
- Assist in the assessment and implementation of initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all aspects of the position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- CPCU designation preferred
- 10+ years of related commercial auto (trucking preferred) underwriting experience
- 5+ years underwriting management experience
- Expert understanding of casualty insurance market and trends, competitor landscape and legal and regulatory environment
- Demonstrable experience setting strategy and monitoring production and profitability on a regional and/or national level
- 25% travel required
Benefits
- Base salary range: $145,000 – $250,000
- Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
- Benefits: health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans