Director of Manufacturing Underwriting

Location: Hybrid (Van Wert or Columbus, OH; Irving, TX; Waltham, MA; Alpharetta, GA) or Fully Remote Position type: Full time - Salary We’re a team of employees who are passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and innovation in the industry. We prioritize integrity, relationships, and excellence in all aspects of our work.  Our employees can fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do!  Join us as the Director of Manufacturing Underwriting, where you will lead the Manufacturing Underwriting Specialization and shape its strategic direction. In this role, you’ll develop and execute plans aligned with corporate objectives, collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure effective product placement, and advance underwriting expertise through tailored strategies. You’ll also drive innovation by researching and refining pricing, coverage, and competitive offerings, while creating tools and resources to support our underwriters and enhance our position in the market.  How You’ll Make an Impact  Lead the Manufacturing Underwriting Specialization and coordinate expertise in Loss Control and Claims Develop short and long-range operational and strategic plans and objectives to ensure consistency and integration with overall corporate strategy Effectively work with leaders in our regional office, Marketing, Claims, and Finance to ensure a successful product placement Advance underwriting expertise through class-of-business tailored risk selection and coverage application across all lines of business  Research and develop selection, pricing, and coverage for targeted manufacturing classes  Research and compare offerings against market competition for coverage, terms, and pricing methodology  Develop and refine pricing tools to assist manufacturing underwriters  Identify and assist in activation of broker/agency manufacturing practice groups  Develop and maintain underwriting guidance for products and associated classes  Coordinate compliance with individual state underwriting rules and regulations as needed   What You’ll Bring  Master’s degree in a related field and six years of related experience, including two years of management experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of related experience, including two years of management experience Or 10 years of related experience, including two years of management experience Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills Good understanding of Central Insurance’s policies and processes  Total Rewards Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives. Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term financial security. For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits