Senior Underwriting & Risk Strategy Director

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Warren Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Casualty Company in Warren Township, NJ, is seeking an experienced senior underwriter to manage the most complex risks. You will apply advanced diagnostic analysis and collaborate with senior management on underwriting policy, pricing, and strategy.

This role emphasizes mentorship, agency and broker relationship development, and staying current with state regulations. The position offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence high‑value accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum ten years underwriting experience with proven track record of results.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the most complex underwriting risks with advanced analysis.
• Develop endorsement language for complex risks.
• Determine pricing for complex risks per policy and compliance.
• Contribute to underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
• Interpret corporate strategies for territory-specific approaches.
• Build consensus and lead cross-functional teams.
• Analyze profitability and report to senior management.
• Maintain agency/broker relationships with key customers.
• Stay current on state regulations and industry trends.
• Mentor underwriters and support training.
• Handle special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication & negotiation

Analytical problem solving

Ambiguity handling

Creative problem solving

Strategic thinking

MS Office proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Continental Casualty Company in Warren Township, NJ, is seeking an experienced senior underwriter to manage the most complex risks. You will apply advanced diagnostic analysis and collaborate with senior management on underwriting policy, pricing, and strategy.

This role emphasizes mentorship, agency and broker relationship development, and staying current with state regulations. The position offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence high‑value accounts.