Senior VP, Underwriting

Foresight; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Underwriting to provide strategic leadership and oversee risk management. This fully remote position requires extensive experience in underwriting and requires a decisive leader to optimize performance and drive profitability. Candidates should be adept in market trends with a strong interpersonal skill set to foster relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in underwriting.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of insurance products and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the underwriting team.
• Drive profitability while managing risk exposure.
• Implement underwriting guidelines and pricing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field

Job description

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The Senior Vice President of Underwriting will lead and oversee the underwriting team of the organization, ensuring the highest standards of risk assessment, pricing accuracy, and policy development. This role requires strategic leadership, a deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to drive profitability while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Working along with the Chief Insurance Officer, develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives
• Provide vision and direction recommendations for the underwriting department to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Risk Assessment and Management:
• Oversee the evaluation of risk exposure for various insurance products
• Ensure adherence to risk management policies and regulatory requirements.
• Team Development:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing underwriting team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Policy and Pricing:
• Implement underwriting guidelines and pricing strategies that support profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with the Chief Insurance Officer to align underwriting practices with marketing, sales, and claims functions.
• Engage with brokers, agents, and clients to build strong relationships and understand market needs.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Analyze underwriting performance metrics and implement strategies for improvement.
• Prepare reports for the executive team on underwriting results and trends
• Innovation and Technology:
• Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance underwriting processes and decision-making.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to maintain a competitive edge
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in underwriting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, market dynamics, and regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, drive change, and achieve business objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
  
  

Benefits

As a fully remote company, the compensation range provided is based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, and other business and organizational needs and is based on national averages*. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160,000 - $175,000 + bonus + equity.

• Location will be considered if the role is required to be located in a certain geographic area

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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