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Sompo International lists this Vice President, Underwriting Support Manager opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
VP, Underwriting Support ManagerSompo has a unique opportunity for a VP, Underwriting Support Manager in our North America Property Team.The Underwriting Support Manager will be responsible for managing a team of underwriting support staff, ensuring proper processes and workflows are in place. They will also be responsible for meeting monthly premium bookings and working closely and effectively with various partners such as underwriting, CAT team, centralized support groups, claims and more.Location: This position can be based out of any of our Sompo offices such as New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Alpharetta, GA, San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.What you'll be doing:Manage a team of people managers and underwriting associates which will include hiring, training, mentoring, and managing performanceEstablish workflows to reduce or eliminate manual processes and gain efficienciesCollaborate with underwriting managers to ensure underwriting teams are providing effective support and address opportunities for improvementManage processes for internal and external auditsManage monthly premium bookings and overdue premium processesLead and/or support head count and workload managementIdentifies and develops operational performance metrics and assists management in reporting on key performance indicatorsParticipate in value stream mapping and other cross functional projects to create process efficienciesCreate culture of continuous improvementPerform ad hoc projects as neededProvide backup to other managers as necessaryWhat you'll bring:10 plus years of managerial experience with similar dutiesBachelor's Degree PreferredStrong leadership skillsStrong problem solving and decision-making abilitiesStrong written and oral communication skillsExtensive experience with Guidewire PolicyCenterTechnical capabilities such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe AcrobatStrong planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficientlySalary Range: $155,000-$190,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contributionPharmacy benefits with mail order optionsDental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and childrenVision benefitsHealth Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & childrenCompany-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributionsCompetitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidaysCompetitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance programEmployee Assistance ProgramTax-Free Commuter BenefitTuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefitsIn today's world, what do we stand for?Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.
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chicago, IL, 60701, US
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