Underwriting Technical Director - Workers Compensation - Zenith Insurance - San Francisco

Job description
Solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the Company’s Underwriting Philosophy.
Desired Skills and Experience
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage a larger than average book of Agencies including assisting in development and management of agency business plan.
Operates with increased independence, i.e. taking a lead role developing agency business plans.
Manages book of individual accounts and maintains pricing discipline regardless of market pressures.
Expected to be regarded as a workers’ compensation expert by assigned agencies.
Coordinates account activity across departments for assigned book.
Assists in the development and coaching of support and professional staff.
May lead training courses for support and professional personnel.
Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, leads Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell the Zenith difference.
Expected to provide general guidance and direction to support personnel and underwriting staff.
Takes an active role in face to face meetings with agencies and/or clients.
Work requires independence within assigned Letter of Authority; however it is expected that one will seek guidance on any unusual or complex exposures, problems or issues.
Work periodically reviewed by supervisor, corporate underwriting, and/or direct “customers” of the process.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Responds positively to direction and critique of performance.
Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
Performs other duties as assigned
Serve as lead technical resource for underwriting team on underwriting guidelines, policy forms & endorsements, state regulations & rules and.policy rating process.
Regional expertise on large & complex accounts.
Accountable for technical development of the Region.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
(5) Years workers’ compensation underwriting experience required.
Expert knowledge of workers’ compensation policy and underwriting rules.
Understanding of Zenith’s underwriting philosophy a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required (including ability to discern when to use telephone, email, or more formal means of communication).
Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills required.
Demonstrated ability to present persuasive verbal or written argument of all constituents (agent, peer, insured).
Strong math and reading skills required.
Computer literacy required.
Valid CA Driver's License in good standing.
Willingness to share knowledge with others on a daily basis.
Ability to distill complex issues to clear & concise talking points to teach others.

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