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Remote Chief Insurance Underwriter
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Insurance Underwriter to lead their underwriting operations from a remote location. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing underwriting strategies, managing risk appetite, and ensuring the profitability and solvency of the insurance portfolio. You will lead a team of underwriters, provide expert guidance on complex cases, and drive innovation in underwriting practices. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from a location of your choice while shaping the future of our underwriting function.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures aligned with the company's risk appetite and strategic objectives.
- Oversee the evaluation of insurance applications, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and premiums.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategies.
- Collaborate with actuaries, claims, and sales teams to ensure cohesive product development and risk management.
- Manage the underwriting portfolio to achieve profitability targets while maintaining competitive market positioning.
- Approve complex or high-value risks, providing expert judgment and decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and legal requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and other distribution partners.
- Implement and oversee underwriting systems and technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced certifications such as ACII, FLMI, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior management role.
- In-depth knowledge of various insurance lines (e.g., property, casualty, life, health) and their respective underwriting principles.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful underwriting strategies.
- Strong understanding of risk management, actuarial principles, and financial analysis.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and data analytics tools.
- Ability to work autonomously, drive strategic initiatives, and lead effectively in a remote environment.
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Remote Chief Insurance Underwriter
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly expanding global insurance provider actively seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Chief Insurance Underwriter to lead their underwriting operations from anywhere in the world. This executive-level position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of risk assessment, product development, and market dynamics within the insurance industry. You will be instrumental in shaping underwriting policies, managing a remote team of underwriters, and ensuring profitable growth by making sound risk selection decisions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities, a proven track record in complex underwriting, and the ability to leverage technology to optimize underwriting processes in a fully remote setting.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive underwriting strategies and guidelines aligned with the company's risk appetite and business objectives.
- Oversee the underwriting process for all lines of business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a geographically dispersed team of underwriters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging risks to identify new opportunities and potential threats.
- Collaborate closely with product development, actuarial, and sales teams to create innovative insurance products and pricing structures.
- Approve or decline complex risks, providing expert judgment on challenging cases.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the underwriting function, driving continuous improvement.
- Implement and enhance underwriting best practices, utilizing data analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Manage reinsurance relationships and treaty arrangements where applicable.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or a related field. Professional designations such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) or equivalent are highly preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple lines of insurance, including commercial property, casualty, life, or health.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with underwriting software and data analytics tools.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance frameworks.
- A strategic mindset with a focus on profitability, growth, and risk mitigation.
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