Commercial Surety – Underwriting Performance Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Promote and enhance underwriting excellence across the Commercial Surety sector.

• Oversee account-level and portfolio underwriting tasks with significant independence.

• Formulate, implement, and execute underwriting strategies in partnership with senior leadership.

• Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor to underwriting teams and business leaders.

• Spearhead underwriting initiatives and projects that align with business growth, profitability, and risk management goals.

• Assess portfolio performance, recognize trends, and take necessary underwriting actions.

• Engage in underwriting, compliance, and internal audits as required.

• Identify and resolve economic, regulatory, and legal issues affecting underwriting outcomes.

• Collaborate with Product, Risk Management, Actuarial, Legal, and Claims partners to enhance underwriting quality and innovation.

• Mentor and nurture underwriters through coaching, guidance, and technical support.

• Assist in the creation and delivery of underwriting tools, resources, and training programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in Large Account Commercial Surety underwriting.

• Over 10 years of experience in Commercial Surety underwriting.

• Proven track record in leading underwriting strategies, portfolio oversight, or initiatives aimed at underwriting excellence.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to influence others without having direct authority.

• Strong skills in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative approach across functions.

• Advanced understanding of Commercial Surety underwriting principles, practices, and risk assessment techniques.

• Comprehensive knowledge of portfolio management, performance monitoring, and underwriting controls.

• Insight into market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory requirements.

• Capability to assess complex risks and apply sound underwriting judgment.

• Experience in utilizing underwriting systems, data, and analytics for informed decision-making.

• High proficiency with underwriting tools, systems, and analytical platforms.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Full-time, exempt position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements available.

• Options for hybrid or fully remote work.

• Travel as needed to engage with agencies, develop markets, and attend important meetings.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Inclusive work environment.

• Coaching, guidance, and technical support for professional advancement.