Director, MGA Program Underwriting

Coverys; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Coverys is seeking a Programs Underwriting Director to oversee the network of MGA partnerships in the US. You will drive profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and operational excellence within the Delegated Underwriting Program team.

You will manage lifecycle activities from due diligence to product filings, coordinate across underwriting, actuarial, claims, finance and technology, and ensure rigorous data integrity and compliance across jurisdictions. Travel up to 35% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of P&C experience with program underwriting focus.
• Medical malpractice and professional liability underwriting preferred.
• RPLU and/or CPCU or other insurance designations a plus.
• Strong command of compliance requirements across jurisdictions, including audits and data calls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel; Salesforce a plus.

Responsibilities

• MGA relationships: act as primary MGA contact to align carrier principals.
• Internal collaboration across underwriting, actuarial, claims, finance, and technology.
• Market expansion: source and evaluate new program opportunities.
• Partner support: provide data, market intel, and solutions aligned with risk appetite.
• Due diligence: organize and execute thorough due diligence on new partners.
• Program launches: manage new program builds and ensure smooth transitions to steady-state operations.
• Delegated authority governance: oversee underwriting authority delegation.
• Product filings: participate in filings and regulatory objections resolution.
• P&L accountability: own program budget and drive profitability targets.
• Performance remediation: address adverse claim development and underwriting drift.
• Travel: up to 35% travel as needed.

Skills

MS Excel

Salesforce

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance designations (RPLU/CPCU)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Coverys is seeking a Programs Underwriting Director to oversee the network of MGA partnerships in the US. You will drive profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and operational excellence within the Delegated Underwriting Program team.

You will manage lifecycle activities from due diligence to product filings, coordinate across underwriting, actuarial, claims, finance and technology, and ensure rigorous data integrity and compliance across jurisdictions. Travel up to 35% is required.