Supervisor, Underwriting Support

IAT has an immediate opening for a Supervisor to provide day-to-day oversite for the Underwriting Operations Team within the Management Liability unit. An ideal candidate will be able to work out of one of the following IAT offices:

• Scottsdale, Arizona
• Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Omaha, Nebraska

Underwriting Support consists of a team of production-oriented, customer-centric, problem-solving, detail-driven account managers. The ideal candidate will have experience leading, coaching and developing production teams as well as experience partnering with vendors on outsourced work.


This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to assigned staff by leading organizational change; developing and empowering staff; cultivating relationships; putting staff in a position to succeed, meeting their personal career goals while also achieving organizational goals; building effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; driving engagement and creating a climate where staff are motivated to do their best.
• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting and ongoing feedback.
• Oversees training and quality product output of account management staff.
• Use metrics to monitor daily workloads, prioritize assignments and ensure internal and vendor service level agreements (SLAs) are met; investigate and resolve abnormalities.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required/Bachelors degree preferred and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of Underwriting Support Processes and Procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills
• Ability to work throughout the organization at different levels.
• Solid technical background with hands on experience in rating and policy issuance platforms, as well as system testing
• Effective written and verbal communication skills used for interaction with all levels of associates and/or external sources in a variety of settings.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Compensation:

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $60,600 - $95,700. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.


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IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we're committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward - driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That's why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like:

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.