Underwriting Manager Allied Healthcare

HireGrowth Executive Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an Insurance Executive Recruiter to lead a national Allied Healthcare Underwriting team. This role involves recruiting top talent, managing a portfolio, and driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions. Candidates should have extensive experience in underwriting and team leadership, along with established broker relationships.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underwriting experience in Allied Healthcare.
• 2+ years leading underwriting teams.
• Established broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Recruit top underwriting talent and lead a team of Field Underwriters.
• Drive the national Allied Healthcare book; strategy, pricing, and rate actions.
• Shape and refine sales strategy to fit product-specific needs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Sales strategy

Education

BA/BS

Job description

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Our client is an international leading carrier in the Allied Healthcare Professional Liability space. We’re searching for a passionate, people-focused leader to oversee a national growing Allied Healthcare Underwriting team. This division focuses on wholesale distribution strategy across small and middle market accounts.

What You’ll Do:

• Help recruit top underwriting talent and get them up to speed with structured onboarding
• Lead a team of skilled Field Underwriters, build strong team spirit, keep communication flowing, and drive high performance
• Coach and mentor your team, giving feedback that inspires growth and sharpens skills

Driving Profitable Growth

• Partner with product leaders to roll out strategic plans and execute them across regions
• Keep the business pipeline healthy by managing quotes, identifying opportunities, and steering efforts toward the most promising submissions

Managing the Portfolio

• Drive the national Allied Healthcare book; strategy, pricing, class management, and rate actions
• Dive into the data; analyze reports, understand trends, and make smart, data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with product, actuarial, systems, and compliance teams to improve offerings and elevate performance

Sales & Broker Engagement

• Shape and refine our sales strategy to fit product-specific needs
• Support underwriters with pipeline management and travel initiatives
• Be a SME of Allied Healthcare for the organization—attend industry events, present to brokers, and help drive marketing and new business development
• Lead national renewal efforts and negotiate to retain and grow key accounts
• Partner with ops, claims, and marketing
• Look for ways to cross-sell and maximize the value of every broker interaction
• Help raise the bar across the board—on service, product, and execution

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of underwriting experience in Allied Healthcare.
• 2+ years leading underwriting teams
• Established broker relationships
• BA/BS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Finance, and Business Development

• Industries

  Insurance, Insurance Carriers, and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k)

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