Chief Underwriting Officer
Our client is a top P&C Carrier looking to bring on a Chief Underwriting Officer! In this opportunity you will be responsible for overseeing the company's underwriting operations, ensuring profitable growth, and maintaining underwriting discipline. This executive role involves developing and implementing underwriting strategies, policies, and guidelines to achieve business objectives. The CUO collaborates with various departments, including product development, sales, marketing, finance, claims, and risk management, to optimize the company's portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement underwriting strategies, policies, and guidelines to achieve business objectives and ensure profitable growth.
- Lead and mentor a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Work closely with product development, sales, marketing, finance, claims, and risk management departments to optimize the company's portfolio.
- Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to adapt underwriting strategies and maintain competitiveness.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers, agents, and reinsurers.
Key Qualifications:
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop underwriting teams.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to make informed decisions.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement effective underwriting strategies.
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