Director of Underwriting

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director of Underwriting to lead strategic and operational oversight for individual underwriting product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of underwriting operations, including workforce planning and employee development
• Drive sound risk selection by establishing and enforcing effective underwriting policies and practices
• Oversee financial performance of the underwriting area, managing budgets and achieving profitability targets

Required Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in standard and impaired risk underwriting
• Strong leadership and team management skills in fast-paced environments
• Broad industry insight, including product development and regulatory compliance
• Excellent strategic planning and project execution abilities
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection