Casualty Underwriting Director

Job Summary The Casualty Director will lead the strategy, underwriting, or claims management for commercial liability lines, such as general liability, commercial auto, and commercial trucking. They will oversee portfolio performance, ensure underwriting discipline. Oversee the procurement, administration, and renewal of liability insurance programs, provide support to manage claims, analyze risk exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with brokers and legal teams. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate with brokers and carriers to manage renewals, policy administration, and insurance documentation, including certificates of insurance and other support documentation. Create new casualty programs, manage existing programs. Oversee underwriting teams, set account strategies, manage pricing for casualty products, and ensure profitability for portfolios. Identify, assess, and monitor property and casualty risks, implementing loss control measures to minimize exposure. Act as a resource subject matter expert to assist in investigation, analyze, and the resolution of casualty claims, coordinating with legal counsel. Ensure all activities comply with state regulations and internal policies, maintaining accurate data for reporting to leadership. Monitor insurance budgets, review premiums, and analyze claims data, such as loss ratios. Develop and manage team of Casualty Underwriters, including hiring, coaching, and performance monitoring and management. Essential Functions Ability to supervise and provide guidance to Underwriters and direct reports. Ability to clearly communicate and ensure adherence to corporate policies and industry regulations. Ability to think critically, assess risk, and make informed decisions. Ability to effectively resolve difficult and sensitive situations tactfully, including disciplinary actions and terminations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field. 12–20 years of experience in P&C Insurance, with specific expertise in casualty underwriting or claims. Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams within P&C Insurance. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Casualty underwriting principles, policy forms, and market trends. Establishment of relationships with brokers, members, or key clients. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. In this role you may be asked to travel to the corporate office or other satellite offices (20% travel). Compensation and Benefits We recognize that talented professionals are attracted to companies that provide a great place to work, combined with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package, along with opportunities for personal growth and job advancement. For this reason we are pleased to provide: Market Competitive Wages Professional Development and Educational Assistance Programs Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution Paid Time-Off (Discretionary, PTO, Parental Leave, and others) Company Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution Employee Life and AD&D Insurance Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Company paid AAA Membership Company paid Identity Theft Protection Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs And more… Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr