Description
Our client is looking for a talented Transportation Underwriting Manager to help lead a team. Our organization is over 100 years old and family owned through three generations. They have a dynamic work environment of transportation professionals, with a customer service focus. Must be willing to relocate to Kalamazoo, MI. Relocation assistance available.
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing the Transportation team which entails controlling the operations, implementation of short and long range objectives to include policies and goals. Plans and directs the daily activities of the team to achieve operational and strategic goals and objectives. Underwrite and place new and renewal business. Service existing accounts as needed. Represent the company to our customers and the community. Knowledgeable of all carriers that are represented.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective people management skills
- Willing to work overtime, depending on volume of work to meet company guidelines
- Computer knowledge of AS400 beneficial
- Underwriting knowledge of all lines of Transportation/Fleet lines of business
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Detail accuracy
- Effective decision making skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective time management skills
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to work with multiple interruptions
- Knowledge of SalesForce and ImageRight software programs
- Knowledge of Company rating program
- Willing and able to travel
- Ability to determine and manage departmental goals and guidelines
