Director of Underwriting
Job Title: Director of Underwriting
Location: Remote
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
About Our Client:
Our client is a fast-growing, tech-forward insurance company revolutionizing the property and casualty space through data-driven underwriting, automation, and customer-centric solutions. With a mission to modernize insurance for the digital age, they are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Underwriting to lead and scale their underwriting operations.
Position Overview:
The Director of Underwriting will be responsible for developing and executing underwriting strategies, managing risk selection, and ensuring profitable growth across all lines of business. This leader will work cross-functionally with product, actuarial, claims, and technology teams to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the underwriting department, setting clear goals, KPIs, and performance standards.
- Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, risk appetite frameworks, and pricing strategies.
- Oversee underwriting operations for commercial and/or personal lines, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Collaborate with actuarial and data science teams to refine risk models and improve underwriting accuracy.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to enhance underwriting automation and digital workflows.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of underwriters and underwriting managers.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks to inform strategic decisions.
- Represent underwriting in executive leadership discussions and strategic planning.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of underwriting experience in P&C insurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven track record of driving profitable growth and operational efficiency.
- Experience in insurtech or digital insurance platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Why Join Our Client:
- Opportunity to shape the future of underwriting in a high-growth, innovative environment.
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a focus on impact and agility.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package.
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