AI-Driven Underwriting Transformation Director

Next Insurance, Inc.; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, seeks a Director of Underwriting Transformation in Hartford, CT. This leadership role drives modernization of underwriting and partners with senior leaders to deliver initiatives that improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitable growth.

You will lead change across people, processes, technology, data, and operating models, coordinating across underwriting, operations, product, technology, analytics, and distribution to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in insurance, underwriting, operations, strategy, consulting, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and organizational improvement efforts.
• Experience in strategic planning, process optimization, organizational design, and performance management.
• Preferred MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related discipline.
• Preferred Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or comparable process improvement certification.
• Experience within commercial insurance, employee benefits, specialty insurance, or middle-market organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic evolution and modernization of underwriting.
• Partner with Head of Equipment Breakdown and senior leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that improve underwriting effectiveness, operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitable growth.
• Drive transformation across people, processes, technology, data, and operating models.
• Work across underwriting, operations, product, technology, analytics, and distribution functions to develop future-state capabilities and ensure the underwriting organization remains competitive, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Data analytics

Executive communication

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Underwriting technology

Strategic planning

Collaboration across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Insurance/Risk Management

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma / PMP or equivalent

Job description

The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, seeks a Director of Underwriting Transformation in Hartford, CT. This leadership role drives modernization of underwriting and partners with senior leaders to deliver initiatives that improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitable growth.

You will lead change across people, processes, technology, data, and operating models, coordinating across underwriting, operations, product, technology, analytics, and distribution to build