Director, Non-Admitted

The Mutual Group; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus incentive

401(K) with company match up to 6%

Life and AD&D, disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness incentives

Generous time off

Hybrid/remote options

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Mutual Group seeks a Director of Non-Admitted to build and lead the strategy for its non-admitted business, expanding from religious institutions and non‑profits into new products and services. Responsibilities include P&L ownership, underwriting, finance, data, and QA across the segment.

Hybrid work is available for those near the Minnesota home office with training days potentially in-office. Eligible candidates bring CPCU/IIA or equivalent, plus strong PM, analytic, and regulatory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• CPCU or IIA designation preferred.
• In-depth experience with surplus lines market and regulatory compliance.
• Active surplus lines license or ability to obtain one shortly after hire.
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Broad understanding of P&C insurance practices and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed team environment.
• Proficiency in data analytics and Excel to support portfolio objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute non-admitted strategy and capabilities for profitable growth.
• Oversee the non-admitted portfolio, monitoring book quality and KPIs for profitability.
• Manage or influence underwriting, technology, claims, risk control, actuarial, finance, data and QA capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product, Distribution, and others to deliver compelling value propositions and capabilities.
• Ensure portfolio health through delegation of authority and underwriting guidelines.
• Communicate portfolio performance and opportunities across the organization.
• Collaborate with Distribution and Core underwriting leadership to develop distribution strategies.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Data analytics

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

P&C insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/IIA designation preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Non‑Admitted is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the non‑admitted business. This start-up business will expand the value proposition of GuideOne’s Core admitted businesses in Religious Institutions and Non‑Profit & Human Services into non‑admitted products and services. This role manages the Non‑Admitted P&L and financial results, including all production and underwriting activities to ensure profitable and sustainable growth of the business.

Department

Field Underwriting

Work Arrangement

• Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in‑office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.

Accountabilities

Strategic & Portfolio Leadership

• Development and execution of non-admitted strategy and capabilities to ensure profitable and sustainable growth in non-admitted
• Oversight of the non‑admitted business portfolio, monitoring book quality, mix of business, and key performance metrics to ensure underwriting profitability and achievement of financial objectives.
• Manages or influences all aspects of non‑admitted operations and process, including underwriting, technology, claims, risk control, actuarial, finance, data, and QA capabilities.
• Collaborates with Product, Distribution, and others to develop compelling value proposition and deliver capabilities, including products and services, needed to profitably capture target growth.
• Ensures the health of the portfolio through responsible delegation of authority, creation of underwriting appetite and guidelines, and leverage of feedback loops including claims activity and QA results.
• Effectively communicates portfolio performance, health, trends, and opportunities across the organization.

Business Planning & Partnership

• Collaborates with Distribution and Core underwriting leadership to develop and execute non-admitted distribution strategy, including management of key agent and broker relationships.
• Builds and strengthens internal and external relationships to identify and drive new non‑admitted business opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing and Distribution to ensure effective marketing of non-admitted capabilities and value proposition.

People & Talent Development

• As book grows, recruit and manage dedicated underwriting team driving profitable growth of segment.
• Identifies training needs, facilitates learning opportunities, and provides mentoring to strengthen team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Insurance Institute of America (IIA), or related professional designation preferred.
• In‑depth experience and knowledge of the surplus lines commercial insurance market and regulatory compliance requirements, including applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
• Active surplus lines license or ability to obtain one shortly after hire.
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Broad understanding of P&C insurance practices, processes, and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage high work volume and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analytics and Excel to support portfolio objectives, underwriting decisions, and corporate initiatives.

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $140,000 - $185,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location

Benefits

We are proud to offer our full-time regular employees a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&DD, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Your Rights Under USERRA

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Employment Verification

The Mutual Group participates in the E-Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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