Director, Ocean Marine Underwriting

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, launch, and actively manage USIG's Ocean Marine and Brokerage Inland Marine product offerings.
• Establish and manage Gross Written Premium (GWP) goals and execute strategies to achieve profitable growth.
• Manage loss ratio and overall underwriting profitability to achieve established financial and performance objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain underwriting guidelines, appetite, pricing strategy, and product standards.
• Underwrite new and renewal Ocean Marine and Inland Marine business using sound technical and profitable underwriting practices.
• Build, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing underwriting team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and other production partners across the United States.
• Market USIG's Ocean Marine and Inland Marine products to existing and prospective broker partners.
• Proactively identify and pursue new account opportunities while managing and retaining existing renewal business.
• Monitor portfolio performance, market conditions, competitive trends, and emerging risks and adjust underwriting and product strategies as appropriate.
• Participate in the Strategic Planning Process and contribute to the development and achievement of short- and long-term business goals.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Special Risk and other internal stakeholders to support the continued development and growth of the Special Risk division.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to effectively lead, coach, mentor, and develop an underwriting team.
• Senior-level technical underwriting ability and strong business management acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of Ocean Marine underwriting principles, practices, procedures, and market conditions.
• Strong product development and product management capabilities.
• Ability to manage a book of business with a focus on GWP growth, loss ratio, and overall profitability.
• Strong marketing and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive broker relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations and complex business issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive, long-term view of business goals and objectives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

• A minimum of 10 years of Ocean Marine underwriting experience, including experience in a management or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing an underwriting product or book of business.
• Proven experience building, managing, and developing an underwriting team.
• Demonstrated ability to underwrite and market Ocean Marine business.
• Experience managing GWP, loss ratio, profitability, and growth objectives.
• College degree or equivalent work experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Universal Shield Insurance Group offers a competitive benefits package that supports employees’ health, wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical coverage with company-contributed HSA, dental and vision insurance, company-matched 401(k), and optional voluntary benefits.