Transportation Program Manager

Job TitleResponsible for driving growth and profitability for the assigned Transportation Program under management.LocationFL - SarasotaResponsibilitiesResponsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and development of the team.Manage employees through performance management, setting priorities, developing work plans and schedules, handling department issues, and approving timecards and expense reports.Identify, plan, and resolve routine department coverage and workload issues.Provide management oversight for specific program and will have P&L responsibility.Recommend to management the authority levels for underwriting staff and amendments or enhancements to applicable program.Detailed understanding of reinsurance placements and marketing.Knowledge regarding high SIR and LC deductible plans for transportation risks.May have ability to grant limited authority to others within their approval level.Serve as a subject matter specialist for applicable program.Underwrite highly complex assignments. Determine appropriate price and develop rate tables, coverage grant, terms, and conditions.Market company's products and services through defined distribution sources. Develop and maintain applicable agency, broker, and account relationships.Collaborate with actuarial, operations, loss control, and claims functional staff in the execution of agreed program strategy and identification of program.Provide leadership support to less experienced staff.Ensure underwriting profitability and compliance aligns with carrier and regulatory standards.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities3+ years of insurance experience, including 1 years of management experienceHigh school diploma or graduate equivalent degree required. College degree preferred.Must hold or will obtain Property & Casualty and/or appropriate business licensure.Experience with insurance programs, customer retention, and claims advocacy.Experience in truck and transportation underwriting requiredExperience with insurance program product development.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.Ability to develop and lead implementation of strategic business initiatives, marketing strategies, and campaigns.Ability to participate in the development and implementation of sales and service goals.Ability to provide market intelligence, consultation, and client-specific assistance to producers.BenefitsUSI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.