Centauri Insurance
Job Title: Commercial Underwriting Manager
Department: Underwriting
Reports To: Vice President of Specialty Lines
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Generally responsible for Centauri’s Florida Commercial Residential and Businessowners
products and underwriting guidelines with the end-goal to meet corporate profitability and production
objectives:
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Develop underwriting guidelines; set and establish Commercial program policies and
procedures.
2. Continually review, evaluate, enhance, and implement revisions to underwriting guidelines
including preparing filings and providing direction to systems and partner underwriters.
3. Research, assess and reports how Centauri compares to competitors and to the overall market.
4. Develop and maintain effective business relationships with distribution and service partners.
5. Review all submissions requiring home office Underwriting approval. Apply an advanced level of
expertise and judgment to analyze data and provide approval for risk selection and acceptance,
coverage, and price.
6. Contribute to development of related training materials and presentations.
7. Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement and implement action plans to address
underwriting quality gaps.
8. Maximize efficiency in underwriting operations while effectively utilizing available resources in
support of company growth and profitability objectives.
9. Make sound decisions based on data and risk assessment and make a positive impact on the
long-term success of the overall business.
10. Actively participates in training programs offered by Centauri, as needed.
11. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Commercial Underwriting staff.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
All Duties and Responsibilities listed herein are essential functions of the position.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively
before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software,
spreadsheet software, internet software, project management software, database systems, and contact
management systems.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) from a four-year college or university required; four to six years in
Underwriting preferably with experience in Commercial lines of business; and three plus years in a
supervisory role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge and experience in product
development
Ability to be flexible and adapt to the
workplace
Ability to tolerate stress and work well
under tight deadlines
Strong ability to gather information from
multiple parties to ensure all perspectives
are heard and considered
Project Management skills with ability to
manage and influence without direct
authority
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Analytical and problem-solving skills
Written and oral comprehension skills
Organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication
skills
Time management skills
Leadership skills
Strong presentation skills
Personal computer skills
Relationship building skills
Ability to be cooperative
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
All Duties and Responsibilities listed herein are essential functions of the position.
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enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All Duties and Responsibilities listed herein are essential functions of the position.