Job title: Home Office Underwriting Head - Commercial Surety
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Underwriting Manager
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job published: 10/12/2026
Job ID: 161580

Job Description

Senior Underwriting Operations Leader

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead a Financial Products Underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in driving workflow efficiency, maintaining high productivity levels, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Compensation Package

  • Base Salary: $200,000 - $230,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and high productivity levels.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, aligning with business goals and objectives.
  • Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, compiling comprehensive reports to provide actionable insights.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
  • Guide the evaluation of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation measures.
  • Monitor and enhance customer service delivery by analyzing management reports on service levels, customer experience, and operational activities.
  • Oversee product and service promotions to align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations, while overseeing their implementation and updates.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Progress toward or completion of a professional designation is preferred.
  • Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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