Marine Underwriting Director Atlanta Remote East Coast

Description


Develop and execute the overall U.S. Marine strategy across Ocean Marine and Inland Marine product lines.


Lead the profitable growth and expansion of the U.S. Marine division, including Marine Cargo, Stock Throughput, Builder's Risk, and Contractors' Equipment


Drive new business production through the development of strategic relationships with retail and wholesale brokers


Manage and expand existing broker and client relationships while identifying new market opportunities.


Establish underwriting guidelines, growth objectives, and profitability targets consistent with the Company's strategic goals.


Monitor portfolio performance, market trends, and competitive conditions


Work closely with executive leadership


Represent the Company at industry conferences, broker meetings, client presentations, and trade association events.


Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, delegated authorities, underwriting standards, and internal policies.


Prepare and present portfolio management reports, production updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.


Travel domestically for business development, broker management, and industry events. International travel may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Minimum seven years of Marine Underwriting Experience.


Proven leadership experience managing Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, or a combination of both product lines.


Demonstrated success in building and managing profitable underwriting portfolios.


Experience leading, developing, and managing underwriting and production teams.


Strong analytical and portfolio management capabilities.


Preference for Atlanta, GA, but open to a possible remote role on the East Coast.


About Criterion Executive Search, Inc.


For 45 years Criterion Executive Search has been recognized as one of the nation's leading executive staffing and recruiting firms. As one of Tampa, FL first recruiting & staffing agencies we have been privileged to work with leading companies throughout the state of Florida. Those same strategic partnerships have allowed us to perfect our personalized, life-cycle approach to placing the ideal candidates with their ideal companies.


Our innovative individualized placement strategies allow us to match Insurance professionals with companies throughout the country, and beyond. Each of our job placement specialists has a minimum of two years in the recruiting industry and an average of nearly 15 years of experience. Each recruiter has their own, personal, and direct experiences within their specialization.


You may expect complete confidentiality at all times during the hiring process; a key element to the success of our business. In today's age we understand that our client's privacy is of the utmost importance.


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