New Job Opening: Home Office Underwriting Head - Commercial Surety in Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Senior Underwriting Operations Leader

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead a Financial Products Underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in driving workflow efficiency, maintaining high productivity levels, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $230,000


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and high productivity levels.


• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, aligning with business goals and objectives.


• Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, compiling comprehensive reports to provide actionable insights.


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.


• Guide the evaluation of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation measures.


• Monitor and enhance customer service delivery by analyzing management reports on service levels, customer experience, and operational activities.


• Oversee product and service promotions to align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.


• Ensure compliance with underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations, while overseeing their implementation and updates.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• A minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Progress toward or completion of a professional designation is preferred.


• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills.


• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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