Director of Underwriting - Florida, United States - Global Recruiters of Denver

Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of underwriting in a challenging yet rewarding environment Our Fort Lauderdale-based client is seeking a commercial auto Director of Underwriting. This pivotal role reports directly to the President and serves as a key thought leader within the organization, focused on driving profitable growth across various segments, particularly in transportation.

The Director of Underwriting will be responsible for overseeing all underwriting processes, managing a high-performing team, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to align operations with the company's strategic goals. The role entails directing the overall underwriting strategy and policy development, ensuring profitability and efficiency. They will implement financial controls, establish guidelines and administrative standards, and maintain up-to-date risk selection criteria by analyzing competitors and market conditions. This position requires extensive knowledge in commercial auto insurance, strategic decision-making skills, and adaptability to changing market conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrating leadership by creating an environment that fosters teamwork, values diversity, and which supports and respects all team members, internal and external customers, and vendors
• Participates with others in senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing, and business strategy
• Oversee the underwriting process, evaluating risks and ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations
• Exercise oversight for the underwriting of new and renewal business in accordance with all the company guidelines, procedures, and service standards
• In coordination with President, revision, and evaluation of reinsurance program
• Large line referral underwriting
• Development of short and long term product and program strategies
• Establishment of policies and analysis to support product development
• Support development and maintenance of agency, broker, and client relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
• Working with actuaries and filing team, development, filing and evaluation of rates and forms
• Reviews, directs, and monitors the application of underwriting policy and pricing including periodic audits of Cable Holdings files
• Maintenance of policy issuance quality control
• Coaches, leads, and develops Underwriting management and Underwriters including training of new hires
• Analyze data and metrics to make informed underwriting decisions, optimize portfolio performance, and achieve financial objectives
• Implement and enhance underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures to adapt to changing market conditions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree and relevant certifications (i.e. CPCU, AINS, AU) are a plus
• Proven experience in commercial auto insurance underwriting, with a focus on transportation risks
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing underwriting team
• In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends in the commercial auto sector
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive business performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders