Assistant Manager, Premium Audit (Premium Audit)

Company: James River Management Company
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Assistant Manager, Premium Audit (Premium Audit)







Alpharetta, GA, USA * Chapel Hill, NC, USA * Raleigh, NC, USA * Richmond, VA, USA * Scottsdale, AZ, USA * Virtual
Req #238



Friday, May 30, 2025





Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.






Job Summary
The Assistant Manager, Premium Audit is responsible for supporting the financial performance of the function including achieving business operations and profitability performance goals through directing a portion of the day-to-day operations of premium audit for all Excess & Surplus underwriting divisions. This role may manage a team of both Premium Auditors and third-party resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service


Assist in developing, leading, and maintaining the premium audit function including helping to establish practices and procedures, controls and technology
Assist in coordinating the preparation and workflow of all information for the premium audit function to ensure all processes and controls are handled accurately and timely
Manage work product of audit vendors and/or audit staff
Ensure all audits are reviewed and processed promptly


Monitor turnaround times of audit completion
Assist in managing audit disputes or research, respond to and revise (when appropriate) disputed audits


Provide metrics around results, progress, and status of audits


Respond to underwriter, insured and agency partner requests and questions regarding premium audits


Recommend and implement changes in procedures and workflows
Provide metrics around team operations
Participate in interviewing, selecting and training new employees
Guide and help team members with project issues
Responsible for day-to-day tactical team decisions for a portion (i.e., subfunction) of the premium audit function
Track employee performance and provide regular and appropriate feedback
Work with employees to collaboratively establish development plans
Provide employee feedback through regular check-ins and writing and delivering performance reviews
Lead team through obstacles and time constraints to overcome barriers and successfully deliver results


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of insurance premium audit operations
Knowledge of Excess & Surplus insurance operations
Strong analytical skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions
Ability to effectively delegate authority and tasks and projects
Attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor staff
Ability to set clear expectations, effectively monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and guidance, and hold staff and vendors accountable
Ability to work successfully as an individual contributor and as a leader in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Experience and Education
Assistant Manager, Premium Audit

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Minimum five years of progressive experience in finance, audit or accounting roles within the insurance industry, financial services industry, and/or public accounting required
Minimum of one year experience managing professional or administrative staff preferred


Certifications or advanced professional credentials (APA, AINS, CPA, CIA) preferred



Manager, Premium Audit

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
Minimum seven years of premium audit, accounting/finance or a combination of the two required
Minimum of three years of experience managing professional or administrative staff required


Certifications or advanced professional credentials (APA, AINS, CPA, CIA) preferred






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