Underwriting Director – Commercial Construction P&C

Role Overview

• Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business
• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction
• Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting underwriting authority
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority
• Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution; develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business for new and renewal business; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality
• Market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community
• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
• Reports business progress to senior management
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
• May represent the company in industry trade groups

Requirements

• MBA or its equivalent in experience
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results
• Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development