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Senior Underwriting Manager - Specialty Lines (Remote)
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Underwriting Manager with expertise in specialty insurance lines to lead their underwriting team. This role is fully remote, offering the opportunity to manage operations and strategic initiatives from any location. You will be responsible for overseeing the underwriting process for complex specialty insurance products, ensuring profitable growth and risk management. This includes developing and implementing underwriting guidelines, setting pricing strategies, and managing the underwriting authority for your team. You will lead, train, and mentor a team of underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve analyzing market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with sales and claims departments to enhance product offerings and service delivery. A deep understanding of various specialty insurance lines (e.g., professional liability, cyber insurance, D&O) is crucial, along with a strong grasp of actuarial principles and risk assessment methodologies. Experience with underwriting software and insurance industry best practices is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, along with relevant professional designations (e.g., CPCU, AU). A minimum of seven years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant portion focused on specialty lines and progressive management responsibilities, is required. Excellent leadership, decision-making, analytical, and communication skills are paramount for success. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to take on a leadership role in a remote setting, driving the success of a specialized insurance portfolio.
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Senior Underwriting Manager - Specialty Lines (Remote)
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a leading global insurance provider known for its innovative specialty insurance products, is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their remote underwriting operations. This high-impact role requires a deep understanding of complex insurance risks, exceptional analytical abilities, and strong leadership skills to manage a team of expert underwriters. You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting strategies, ensuring profitability, and maintaining superior service levels for a portfolio of specialty lines of business. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge of risk assessment, policy formulation, and regulatory compliance within the insurance industry.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of remote underwriters, setting performance goals and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting guidelines and strategies for specialty insurance products.
- Analyze complex insurance risks, assess their potential impact, and determine appropriate pricing and terms.
- Ensure that all underwriting activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Monitor the performance of the underwriting portfolio, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales departments to ensure a cohesive approach to product development and risk management.
- Review and approve large or complex accounts, providing expert guidance to the underwriting team.
- Manage the profitability and growth of the specialty lines portfolio.
- Stay abreast of market developments, emerging risks, and changes in the insurance landscape.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of underwriter training programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARM) are highly desirable.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant focus on specialty lines.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role, preferably managing remote teams.
- In-depth knowledge of various specialty insurance products and associated risks.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent decision-making abilities and a sound understanding of risk management principles.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a remote team.
- A commitment to ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.
- This is a fully remote position, with the original administrative location being Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , requiring strong organizational autonomy and proactive virtual collaboration.
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