California Licensed Head of Underwriting

Leading the underwriting function, the full-time California Licensed Head of Underwriting will drive risk selection, pricing discipline, and portfolio performance while managing a high-performing team in a remote environment. Key Responsibilities Define and execute underwriting strategy aligned with company goals and risk appetite Manage and develop the underwriting team, setting performance expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement Own portfolio performance, actively managing catastrophe exposure and adjusting strategy based on market conditions Required Qualifications 10-15+ years of underwriting experience, preferably in property insurance Active Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license, with the ability to obtain a California Non-Resident license within 90 days of hire Proven leadership experience in managing and developing underwriting teams Strong expertise in catastrophe-exposed risks, with wildfire experience preferred Deep understanding of underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management