As the Portfolio Management Leader, you will be responsible for the following: Responsibilities: Positioning the portfolio for sustained long-term growth and profitability by: + Ownership of portfolio health by: + Partnering with leadership to develop goals and objectives. + Evaluating results for the portfolio and using individual or collaborative judgment to ensure that profit and growth goals are achieved. + Analyzing, selecting and profitably pricing coverage for new business and determining terms and conditions for assigned agents within the portfolio. + Managing portfolio team’s underwriting results by tracking key metrics to achieve individual, territory and niche goals. + Identifying obstacles for achieving portfolio goals, determining root cause, and developing pro-active initiatives to overcome them. + Monitoring competitive marketplace and industry to identify opportunities and threats requiring strategic adjustments. + Coordinating with distribution associates on managing the relationships within the portfolio to maximize business opportunities, disseminating corporate initiatives/strategies, resolve issues, and oversee change management. + Communicating the overall health, stability, and opportunities. + Provide technical underwriting expertise to other underwriters within assigned portfolio. + Managing relationships with key distribution partners to drive profitable portfolio growth + Assessing the needs of the partners to formulate mutually beneficial roadmaps. + Developing continuous pipeline of new opportunities. + Analyzing, selecting and profitably pricing coverage for new business and determining terms and conditions for assigned agents within the portfolio. + Cultivate a High Performing Culture + Modeling the standard for service and responsiveness for the portfolio team. + Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate strategy and goals, internally and externally. + Mentoring support staff and level lower level underwriters throughout their career development. + Identifying talent development and training needs, facilitating training for the niche, to continually develop underwriting acumen and critical thinking skills. + Conduct peer audits and approve underwriting decisions (LOAs) for lower authority levels. + Coordinate the training of new hires and internal promotions by providing continuous mentoring and feedback to foster successful employee development. + Reviewing, mentoring, and approving referrals for lower authority level associates. + Leads organizational change as the SME for initiatives or projects. + Provide backup support for leadership in their absence or during times of increased workload. + Perform other related work as assigned. + Competencies and Attributes + A portfolio management leader must be comfortable with taking ownership of the successes and failures and responsibilities of the team. + Ability to work autonomously. + Having strong emotional control will prevent the candidate from reacting and making decisions based on someone else’s feelings rather than facts. + Lead with a competitive attitude will give the candidate the necessary edge to drive performance and profitability. + Being anticipatory and decisive, prepared but confident, in decision-making without over-thinking. Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree preferred. + 10- 15 years in the P&C industry. + In-depth technical knowledge and experience working in Commercial Niche Lines. + Exceptional understanding of underwriting principles, data analytics or data alignment, concepts and methodologies in a commercial environment. + Extensive knowledge of commercial rates and pricing to effectively underwrite and attract target business. + Possess strong team building, coaching and leadership skills. + Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Computer skills that enable independent management of a variety of programs. + Superior customer service and business acumen. + Having or working towards CPCU or CIC. Compensation: + $85,200 - $120,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility Benefits: We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes: + Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members + 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary + Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance + Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs + Wellness incentives + Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off + Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions + Educational assistance #TMG