Underwriting Product Director – Casualty

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks a senior underwriting leader to direct strategic direction for assigned lines of business and coordinate enterprise-wide strategy, products, and programs. You will mentor staff, oversee risk decisions, and drive profitability through KPI optimization and innovative product development.

This role requires extensive experience in commercial P&C underwriting, leadership, and strong communication with senior stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance or business or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of experience in commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years in commercial staff underwriting.
• Insurance certifications CPCU, AU or CIC.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Superior knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products and forms.
• Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of KPIs and ways to improve them.
• Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic direction and insight for the underwriting organization for an assigned line of business.
• Lead and coordinate strategy, execution, and oversight of complex products and programs at the enterprise level.
• Establish and communicate underwriting guidance and best practices across the organization.
• Serve as a senior technical expert, consultant, and mentor within Corporate Underwriting.
• Support complex line-of-business inquiries.
• Lead team workload, performance, and development while partnering with regional offices.
• Influence business decisions through recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to companywide strategic initiatives with Field and Corporate Underwriting leadership.
• Own strategy, execution, administration, and development of the assigned line of business.
• Serve as enterprise subject matter expert and oversee implementation of strategies, products, and programs.
• Develop short- and long-term product and underwriting strategies aligned with growth and profitability objectives.
• Oversee profit and loss and maintain the line-of-business business plan.
• Evaluate premium, loss, and underwriting data and identify performance trends.
• Develop and communicate underwriting standards, tools, and best practices.
• Develop new products and coverage language and oversee innovations and implementation.
• Assess market opportunities and product initiatives and recommend profitable-growth improvements.
• Provide rate-review analysis and actionable recommendations to regional offices and business units.
• Oversee proprietary and bureau rules, rates, forms, endorsements, and statistical coding.
• Evaluate regulatory impacts, prepare filings, and coordinate implementation.
• Advise on underwriting philosophy, risk acceptability, forms, rating and risk management.
• Handle complex referrals, support authorizations, and determine/place facultative reinsurance.
• Lead special projects and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and thought leadership content.
• Manage team performance, hiring, compensation, development, succession planning, DEI, innovation, and department budget.

Kenntnisse

Underwriting strategy

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

KPIs

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Team management

Policy knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in insurance or business

CPCU

AU

CIC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting software

Jobbeschreibung

• Provide strategic direction and insight for the underwriting organization for an assigned line of business
• Lead and coordinate strategy, execution, and oversight of complex products and programs at the enterprise level
• Establish and communicate underwriting guidance and best practices across the organization
• Serve as a senior technical expert, consultant, and mentor within Corporate Underwriting
• Support complex line-of-business inquiries
• Lead team workload, performance, and development while partnering with regional offices
• Influence business decisions through recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to companywide strategic initiatives with Field and Corporate Underwriting leadership
• Own strategy, execution, administration, and development of the assigned line of business
• Serve as enterprise subject matter expert and oversee implementation of strategies, products, and programs
• Develop short- and long-term product and underwriting strategies aligned with growth and profitability objectives
• Oversee profit and loss and maintain the line-of-business business plan
• Evaluate premium, loss, and underwriting data and identify performance trends
• Develop and communicate underwriting standards, tools, and best practices
• Develop new products and coverage language and oversee innovations and implementation
• Assess market opportunities and product initiatives and recommend profitable-growth improvements
• Provide rate-review analysis and actionable recommendations to regional offices and business units
• Oversee proprietary and bureau rules, rates, forms, endorsements, and statistical coding
• Evaluate regulatory impacts, prepare filings, and coordinate implementation
• Advise on underwriting philosophy, risk acceptability, forms, rating, and risk management
• Handle complex referrals, support authorizations, and determine/place facultative reinsurance
• Lead special projects and partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and thought leadership content
• Manage team performance, hiring, compensation, development, succession planning, DEI, innovation, and department budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Ten years of experience with commercial property and casualty underwriting, including at least five years of commercial staff underwriting experience within applicable line of business
• Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, AU or CIC
• Previous people leadership experience
• Superior knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms
• Exceptional underwriting judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to improve them
• Proficiency with computer software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to advise, partner, influence, and consult with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, executives, and project owners
• Ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to translate technical ideas into general terms for business customers
• Occasional travel required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial property and casualty underwriting, with a strong focus on strategic direction, product development, and performance improvement. Capable of leading teams, influencing business decisions, and communicating complex underwriting concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Property And Casualty Underwriting
• Underwriting Strategy Development
• Leadership And Team Management
• Insurance Certifications (CPCU, AU, CIC)
• Performance Improvement And KPIs

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Underwriting Techniques
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Product Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Rate-Review Analysis
• Statistical Coding
• Market Assessment
• Business Plan Management
• Facultative Reinsurance

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPCU
• AU
• CIC

Industry Keywords

• Underwriting Standards
• Performance Trends
• Business Development
• Insurance Policies
• Commercial Staff Underwriting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Underwriting Software