Director of Casualty Underwriting

Utica National Insurance Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 184,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit

401(k) Profit Sharing

Health Savings Account

Tuition Assistance

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

Utica National Insurance Group in Charlotte seeks a Director of Casualty Underwriting to lead profitability, portfolio performance, and risk strategy across casualty lines.

You will influence enterprise underwriting decisions, partner with senior leaders, and empower underwriters with tools and guidance to drive sustainable growth and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced commercial casualty underwriting experience.
• Proven track record in profitability, portfolio performance, or product strategy.
• Deep knowledge of commercial casualty coverages, pricing, risk selection.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; translate insights to action.
• Experience guiding underwriting strategy across regions, products, or segments.
• Professional designations such as CPCU or AU.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio management focused on underwriting profitability, growth, and long-term performance.
• Partner with the Chief Underwriting Officer and leadership team to develop and execute enterprise underwriting strategies.
• Monitor portfolio results, industry trends, emerging risks, and market conditions to identify opportunities and drive informed decisions.
• Develop underwriting tools, frameworks, and decision-support resources to enhance consistency and pricing.
• Collaborate with actuarial, product, claims, risk management, and field underwriting leaders to optimize portfolio performance.
• Provide thought leadership and technical expertise on complex casualty risks and market developments.
• Evaluate catastrophe, aggregation, terrorism, and exposure management with Risk Management and Operations leadership.
• Support the development and delivery of underwriting training programs across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry organizations and external partners to stay ahead of market developments.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio management

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CPCU

AU

Job description

Shape Underwriting Strategy. Drive Profitable Growth. Lead What’s Next.

At Utica National, underwriting excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking an experienced and strategic underwriting leader to serve as our Director of Casualty Underwriting , a highly visible role responsible for underwriting profitability, portfolio performance, risk appetite, and underwriting strategy across key casualty lines of business.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide underwriting decisions, guide product and portfolio direction, and partner with senior leaders to position the organization for sustainable, profitable growth. As a trusted advisor to underwriting leadership and the Chief Underwriting Officer, you'll help shape the future of our casualty portfolio while empowering underwriters across the organization with the tools, guidance, and expertise they need to succeed.

What You'll Do

• Lead portfolio management efforts focused on underwriting profitability, growth, and long-term performance.
• Partner with the Chief Underwriting Officer and underwriting leadership team to develop and execute enterprise underwriting strategies.
• Monitor portfolio results, industry trends, emerging risks, and market conditions to identify opportunities and drive informed business decisions.
• Develop underwriting tools, frameworks, and decision-support resources that enhance underwriting consistency and pricing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with actuarial, product, claims, risk management, and field underwriting leaders to optimize portfolio performance.
• Provide thought leadership and technical expertise on complex casualty risks, market developments, and underwriting best practices.
• Evaluate catastrophe, aggregation, terrorism, and exposure management considerations in partnership with Risk Management and Operations leadership.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert on strategic projects, initiatives, and business transformation efforts.
• Support the development and delivery of underwriting training programs that strengthen technical capabilities across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry organizations, advisory groups, and external partners to remain ahead of market developments.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for a collaborative leader who combines deep casualty underwriting expertise with strong business acumen and strategic thinking.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• 10+ years of advanced commercial casualty underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated success managing underwriting profitability, portfolio performance, or product strategy.
• Deep knowledge of commercial casualty insurance coverages, pricing, risk selection, and market dynamics.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate portfolio insights into business action.
• Experience influencing underwriting strategy across multiple regions, products, or business segments.
• Professional insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, or other advanced industry credentials.

Why Utica National?

For more than a century, Utica National has built a reputation for underwriting discipline, long-term stability, and strong agency partnerships. Our employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions while working alongside experienced leaders who value collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A respected and financially strong organization
• Opportunities to influence enterprise-wide strategy

Compensation

Director, Casualty Underwriting
$183,600 - $215,000

This position is also eligible for participation in the Company's Variable Compensation Bonus Plan.

Compensation is determined based on factors including experience, location, education, professional designations, scope of responsibilities, and overall qualifications.

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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