Director, Underwriting

Are you an Underwriting professional who has successfully led commercial and/or agriculture multi-line teams, understands risk, facultative insurance, has experience in growing/leading business in assigned territories, and is knowledgeable with standard market portfolios? As a Director of Underwriting, you will utilize your combined skills in the noted areas to elevate organizational goals and bring fresh ideas to current processes and procedures. 

What You’ll Do

Oversee regional standard market teams, responsible for effective business operations that include business growth, profitability, and policy retention
Partner with leadership teams to support open communication that is focused on increasing/enhancing productivity, improving workflow processes, and maintaining/sustaining positive morale
Provide recommendations on underwriting philosophies and guidelines for risk assessment and selection
Analyze renewal books of business and determine sustainability
Evaluate referrals and determine appropriate measures
Collaborate with other strategic areas, including risk services leadership, who partner closely with the middle market team

 
What You’ll Need

Proficiency in commercial lines and standard market accounts (Agriculture lines of business beneficial but not required) 
Professional experience leading teams
Loss control/Risk services knowledge, understanding concepts, practices, terms - a plus
Facultative reinsurance experience, beneficial

What Will Set You Apart

• CPCU or industry relevant insurance designations
• Bachelor's degree