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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.