Home Office Underwriting Head - Commercial Surety

Jonus Group; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking a Senior Underwriting Operations Leader to head Financial Products Underwriting in Cincinnati, driving efficiency, productivity, and alignment with business goals.

The role requires 10–15 years of underwriting experience, including 5+ years in leadership, with a strong track record in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of surety underwriting experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and high productivity.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team.
• Assess risk quality and volume, producing actionable reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide evaluation of policy renewals and modifications for improvements.
• Monitor customer service via management reports on service levels and experience.
• Oversee product and service promotions to align with market growth.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting rules, rating manuals, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

Job description

Senior Underwriting Operations Leader

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead a Financial Products Underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in driving workflow efficiency, maintaining high productivity levels, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $230,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and high productivity levels.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, aligning with business goals and objectives.
• Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, compiling comprehensive reports to provide actionable insights.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
• Guide the evaluation of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation measures.
• Monitor and enhance customer service delivery by analyzing management reports on service levels, customer experience, and operational activities.
• Oversee product and service promotions to align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations, while overseeing their implementation and updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Progress toward or completion of a professional designation is preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.