Managing Director, Underwriting - Chicago - confidential

    confidential
    confidential Chicago

    2 days ago

    Business Development, Finance, Strategy $100,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year Insurance
    Description

    Managing Director, Underwriting

    About the Company

    Top-tier insurance company specializing in complex commercial risks

    Industry
    Insurance

    Type
    Privately Held

    About the Role

    The Company is seeking a Managing Director for its underwriting division. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a high-performing underwriting team, driving innovation, and best practices, and building and strengthening client relationships to support business growth. This role requires a results-driven individual with a proven track record in insurance sales leadership, a passion for developing talent, and a focus on achieving measurable results. The Managing Director will also be tasked with inspiring and guiding the team, strengthening sales strategies, and partnering with producers on new and renewal business.

    The ideal candidate for this position at the company will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 5 years of experience leading sales teams with direct management, and a minimum of 5 years in commercial multi-line underwriting/production in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market. E&S experience is a mandatory requirement. The role demands a professional with a strong ability to build relationships, excellent sales, marketing, and organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail. An insurance license is required, with CPCU, CIC, or equivalent being preferred. The candidate should also be willing to travel 10-15% of the time.

    Travel Percent
    Less than 10%

    Functions

    • Business Development
    • Finance
    • Strategy

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