Inland Marine Practice Manager
The James Allen Companies Inc.
Inland Marine Practice Manager
The James Allen Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inland Marine Practice Manager on behalf of a valued client. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, grow, and manage a Marine book of business and practice within a corporate underwriting team. The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise across multiple Inland Marine lines. Commercial Property underwriting experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
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Independently build and expand the Inland Marine lines of business.
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Manage profitability, rate strategy, and retention for all Marine lines of business.
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Develop and implement underwriting standards and pricing guidelines for Marine products.
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Maintain the highest level of field authority for Marine underwriting.
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Collaborate with IT teams to implement new technology platforms that support the growth of online Marine products.
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Train, mentor, and serve as a technical resource for Inland Marine underwriting across the organization.
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Oversee the quality assurance process for the Marine book of business.
Location: Preferred location is Sarasota, with a hybrid schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite). Other potential locations include Lake Mary, Georgia, or offices in the Southwest or Midwest regions.
Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
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A minimum of eight years of Inland Marine underwriting experience.
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Expert knowledge of the Inland Marine marketplace.
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Expert understanding of underwriting processes, coverage structures, tools, and commercial insurance principles.
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Strong knowledge of risk control and overall commercial insurance operations.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
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Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or other advanced certifications.