Review and approve new A&H business within your authority. Escalate larger cases as needed and ensure all underwriting meets company and audit standards.
Set and communicate clear underwriting policies, procedures, and quality standards for the team.
Work closely with sales and marketing to renew accounts, launch campaigns, and develop new products that meet market needs.
Oversee loss control, quality control, pricing, catastrophe management, and portfolio planning to drive profitability.
Mentor and train underwriters, fostering technical skills and customer focus.
Ensure smooth information flow with Finance, Claims, and other departments.
Help launch and maintain products, including rating, form development, regulatory filings, and marketing coordination.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in insurance or related fields (master's degree preferred)
Solid proficiency of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practice
Minimum 5 years of experience in A&H underwriting
Minimum 7 years of experience in insurance industry
Comfortable and effective in verbal and written communications in English.
High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills at multiple levels.
Experience working within a profit center environment with a mid-size to large
multinational company.
Able to team lead and provide excellent leadership to the department to drive results
Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment and multi-task, also under
pressure
Advanced excel skill and actuarial knowledge / background is plus
