Director of Underwriting
A rapidly expanding, well-funded startup committed to setting the benchmark for excellence in the Insurance industry is seeking an experienced Director of Underwriting to lead and expand our admitted underwriting operations in the region. Our foundation is built on cutting-edge technology, but our greatest asset is our exceptional team of professionals. By seamlessly integrating AI, state-of-the-art technology, and profound human expertise, each member plays a pivotal role in shaping our trajectory.
What You'll Do
- Underwriting Leadership: Lead the admitted underwriting team for the East Coast, ensuring alignment with our risk appetite and profitability goals. Cross-functional collaboration with the director of sales.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate, select, and price risks for multi-family and habitational properties, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Market Expansion: Drive growth in the admitted business by developing strong relationships with brokers, agents, and distribution partners.
- Process Optimization: Collaborate with Sales, AVP of UW, CUO, product, technology, and data teams to enhance underwriting workflows and leverage automation for efficiency.
- Team Development: Mentor, develop, and support underwriters, fostering a high-performance underwriting culture.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics and AI-powered insights to refine underwriting decisions and optimize portfolio performance.
Basic Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 7+ years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. Must have a strong background in habitational lines of business.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of property insurance products, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex risk profiles and make data-driven underwriting decisions.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working with digital underwriting platforms and AI-driven tools.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build and maintain broker relationships.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred. CPCU, ARM, or other industry designations are a plus.
Benefits
- Be part of a cutting-edge insurtech company revolutionizing the industry.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Competitive salary, bonus incentives, and benefits package.
- Remote-friendly work environment with a strong company culture.
- Health Benefits.
- Employee options grant.
- 401K.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Paid national holidays.
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