Director of Underwriting – Commercial & Personal Lines

📍 Orlando, FL or Sarasota, FL
💰 $140-150k

A growing Property & Casualty insurance organization is seeking a Director of Underwriting to lead Commercial and Personal Lines underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and underwriting operations. This executive leadership role will be responsible for driving profitable growth, underwriting quality, operational excellence, agency relationships, and talent development while partnering closely with Product Management, Actuarial, Claims, Sales, Technology, Compliance, and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute underwriting strategies that drive profitable growth and portfolio performance
• Establish underwriting appetite, risk selection standards, and underwriting guidelines
• Monitor profitability, catastrophe exposure, market conditions, and competitive trends
• Lead underwriting operations, workflow optimization, service standards, and quality initiatives
• Coach, develop, and mentor underwriting leaders and staff
• Drive underwriting technology, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Build and strengthen agency partnerships and distribution strategies
• Present portfolio results, key trends, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Ensure regulatory compliance, governance, and vendor management excellence

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of carrier underwriting experience, primarily in Commercial Lines
• 5+ years of underwriting leadership and people management experience
• Strong background in underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and profitability analysis
• Experience leading operational improvements, technology initiatives, and workflow enhancements
• Knowledge of underwriting compliance, loss control, premium audit, and agency management
• Bachelor's degree required; CPCU and/or MBA preferred
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Executive-level influence on underwriting strategy and company performance
• Direct interaction with senior leadership across the organization
• Opportunity to shape underwriting culture, processes, and talent development
• High visibility role with significant impact on growth and profitability
• Strong career growth potential within a growing insurance platform

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Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Manager, Actuarial Support Analyst to lead a team supporting rate development, regulatory filings, and cross-functional analytics initiatives within a growing property and casualty insurance organization. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in actuarial support, product development, or insurance operations who enjoys leading teams, managing projects, and collaborating across departments to drive successful implementation and execution.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a team of actuarial support analysts supporting product and actuarial functions.
Oversee rate table development, regulatory filings, and supporting documentation.
Partner with product, actuarial, and technology teams to translate business requirements into actionable solutions.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely, accurate delivery of key initiatives.
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management for team members.
Support the implementation and maintenance of insurance products and rating structures.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Facilitate effective communication among cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements

5+ years of experience in insurance, actuarial support, product management, or product development.
Strong understanding of insurance rate development and product structures.
Experience collaborating across product, actuarial, and technology teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Progress toward actuarial credentialing is preferred but not required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Package

Salary Range: $100,000 - $145,000 annually.
Bonus opportunity.
Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.
Fully remote opportunity; preference for Central or Eastern time zones.

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion.