Position Summary The Commercial and Farm Underwriting Manager position is responsible for offering leadership, support and guidance to the Underwriting teams to aid in the development of their underwriting skills and to assist in the growth of the Company's Farm and Commercial books of business. This position is also responsible for recommending and assisting in the development of changes to product coverages, forms, guidelines and pricing and completing underwriting audits for the Commercial and Farm Underwriting teams. Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage the underwriting staff in review, assessment and approval of quotes, new business and endorsement requests submitted to the Company. Oversee the processing of all applications, renewals, endorsement requests, non-renewals, policy change notices and cancellations ensuring guidelines and underwriting philosophies are being followed. Complete underwriting audits and assess a sampling of work processed by underwriters. Establish and implement business strategies including product development, pricing, and project implementation; underwriting guidelines; portfolio mix planning and results (new/renewal); and development of product contracts, forms and endorsements. Collaborate with the Marketing and Underwriting teams to help educate agencies on products and technologies. Ensure compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to products & rates. Establish competitive analysis practices. Keep current with industry trends and peer competitors' actions. Work with Marketing, Claims, and IT to achieve desired business results. Stay abreast of current industry trends and state issues. Utilize this knowledge to formulate appropriate recommendations to manage and drive product decisions consistent with established strategies. Stay current on advisory organization forms/rules. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Four-year undergraduate degree, CPCU designation or equivalent work experience Ten years of property and casualty insurance industry experience Three or more years of management experience Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Strong organizational skills Multi-task oriented Detail oriented Ability to work individually and in a team environment Ability to create positive and collaborative working relationships Strong leadership skills Excellent written and verbal skills Working conditions This position may be performed at the company headquarters in a traditional office environment full-time or a hybrid schedule of part-time at the company headquarters and part-time at one's remote office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing cabinets. Physical requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to talk or hear over the phone or in a face-to-face conversation. This position will frequently be required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Direct reports Underwriting Supervisor Note Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Wayne Mutual Insurance Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Volunteer time off Application Question(s): What are your salary expectations?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

property and casualty insurance: 10 years (Preferred) supervisor: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Wooster, OH 44691 (Required)

Work Location:

In person