Underwriting Director – Inland Marine, Property
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Underwriting Director for IAT Insurance Group leading inland marine and property underwriting efforts. Owning and growing a profitable book while driving innovative relationships and underwriting expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the region
- Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow
- Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
- Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
- Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
- Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
- Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
- Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month. These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why.
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
- Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
- Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
- Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
- Preferred to Have: Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
- Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk
Benefits:
- 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
- 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
- Hybrid work environment
- Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
- Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
- College Loan Assistance Support Plan
- Educational Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Dress for Your Day Policy
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