Underwriting Director - Hospitals
Position Summary
The Underwriting Director - Hospitals will lead the management, analysis, and strategic oversight of a complex risk portfolio for small to mid-sized hospitals and healthcare organizations. This role plays a key part in shaping underwriting strategy while also serving as a people leader, guiding a team of skilled underwriters toward operational excellence and long-term portfolio growth.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship & Business Development
- Build and strengthen relationships with key distribution partners to drive new business and support renewal strategies that align with the organization's risk appetite.
- Achieve new business goals within the hospital and excess product segments.
Portfolio & Performance Management
- Maintain and enhance profitability and growth of the hospital and excess portfolio by evaluating risk tolerance, market trends, and emerging risk issues.
- Conduct ongoing financial and operational analyses-covering rates, planning, and product reviews-to assess progress toward underwriting goals and present results to senior leadership.
- Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategic plans and budgets that support profitable organic growth.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of underwriters with MPL and some HPL experience, providing opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
Program Innovation & Compliance
- Identify gaps and opportunities within current underwriting programs and recommend improvements to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting filings and maintain thorough supporting documentation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in hospital liability/excess lines
- Proven leadership capability; prior management experience preferred
- Professional designations such as CPCU or RPLU are a plus
- Deep understanding of underwriting principles and insurance policy structures
- Exceptional written communication skills, capable of producing clear and concise reports and referrals
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to present effectively to audiences of all sizes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and adapt to change quickly
- Highly developed planning, time management, and prioritization skills
- Commitment to customer service and thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
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