Director of Underwriting

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Interest in viewing issues from multiple perspectives
• Detail oriented
• Transparent and interactive in managing projects
• Communicative and people oriented
• Agile in decision making
• Problem solving approach that suggests trustworthiness
• Effective delegation and support
• Familiarityoftechnology infrastructure and user of technology tools
• Strong systems-thinking capabilities to integrate underwriting processes technologyplatformsand market demands

• Communicates goalsobjectivespoliciesand proceduresin accordance withapplicable tribal federal state and local lawsrulesand regulations.
• Leadmentorand develop a high-performing underwriting team fostering a culture of excellencetrustand collaboration.
• Ensure team members have sufficient knowledge and skill to analyze researchdetermineriskestablishpremiumratesand promote products.
• Develop implement andmaintainunderwriting policies and procedures in line with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Providecritical underwriting insights influencing coveragepricingand guidelines.
• Occasionally underwrite complex accounts in alignment with company strategy guidelines and reinsurance considerations escalating asappropriate tothe Chief Operations Officer.
• Provides assistance tounderwriters on more complex applications/submissions.
• Ensure that staff provide prompt and courteous service in alignment with departmental standards of providing exceptional customer service.
• Provides reports to the Leadership Teamregardingthe status and developments in the companys portfolio.
• Partner closely with Business Development Risk Control and Product Development toidentifyclient needs and craft underwriting solutions that differentiate the company in the marketplace.
• Representscompanyin meetings with potential clients and trade association meetings to promote products and business lines as necessary.
• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and departmental activities.
• Promote knowledge transfer through client interactions team training and external engagements.
• Achieves financialobjectivesby preparing and administering annual budget and by presenting and justifying budget recommendations.
• Demonstrate success in leading innovative solutions that prioritize customer value.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices by attending seminars workshops and conferencesparticipatingin professional networks and communities and engaging withvendorand agency representatives.
• Participates in cross-functional team process improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Administration or related field and a minimum ofseven(7) years commercial P&C underwriting insurance experience.
• Minimum of three (3)yearsmanagerial experience.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation no felony theft or fraud convictions

• New employees must complete theAssociate in Insurance(AINS) designation within six months from the end of the 90-day evaluation period to be eligible for advancement and incentive compensation.
• For continued employment employees must complete an elective course and six hours of professional development within 12 months after the end of the 90-day evaluation period.

• Knowledge of applicable federal state tribal and local laws regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of property and casualty risk assessment and underwriting policies and regulations specific to property fleet autoliabilityand workers compensation.
• Knowledge of underwriting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of commercial/residential construction codes and techniques.
• Ability to analyze situations and adoptappropriate coursesof action.
• Possess leadership and team management skills with the proven ability to motivate mentor and enhance team productivity and morale.
• Possess interpersonal skills for building andmaintainingeffective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to drive results through leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality.
• Ability to interact andmaintaingood working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgroundsemployeesand officials.
• Ability to develop and interpret policies procedures and regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to train and present information to others.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare and present accurate reports and recommendations.
• Skill in performing statistical and mathematical computations.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines including in a Microsoft Teams and Windows environment specifically WordExceland presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

• Must be able to travel up to 25% oftime.
• Typical business office setting with moderate noise level.
• Non-office environment may beencounteredfor offsite presentations and support of company activities.
• Must be able to sit for work at a computer and phone for more than 6 hours per day.
• Mustbe able to communicate clearly.

Required Experience:

Director