<p>UFG is currently seeking a Technical Director, Underwriting. As a Technical Director, you'll provide management of commercial line product(s) for several lines of business.</p> <p>We'll count on you to develop and recommend underwriting or product policies, procedures and standards. You'll ensure coordination between home office and field operations and support the development and implementation of strategies that support multiple product related profitability objectives. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams ensure the alignment of underwriting practices with business goals and regulatory requirements. The Director will work closely with underwriting leadership, and other departments to define and implement initiatives that support underwriting excellence and drive profitability.</p> <p>About The Job</p> <ul> <li>This position is part of the Corporate Underwriting Line of Business team and </li></ul> <p>collaborates with all UFG Business Units.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Familiarity with both standard commercial lines and ISO product set is required</p> </li><li> <p>Focus areas include:</p> </li><li> <p>Best-in-class underwriting</p> </li><li> <p>Technical expertise in all ISO property and casualty products</p> </li><li> <p>Pricing</p> </li><li> <p>Risk selection</p> </li><li> <p>Governance</p> </li><li> <p>This position works with each business unit to drive profitable outcomes by:</p> </li><li> <p>Developing and maintaining clear appetite and underwriting guidelines</p> </li><li> <p>Implementing portfolio best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Keeping an eye on emerging risks</p> </li><li> <p>Providing data-driven insights for the assigned lines of business.</p> </li><li> <p>Ideal candidates have a strong background in casualty and property underwriting</p> </li></ul> <p>with an emphasis on general liability, excess/umbrella, commercial auto, and</p> <p>commercial property. Additional experience in other insurance disciplines (such</p> <p>as analytics, claims, product, actuarial, or risk management) is beneficial.</p> <ul> <li>The role involves working with ambiguity, leading project teams, and challenging </li></ul> <p>norms.</p> <ul> <li>The Line of Business team collaborates across UFG offices and remote worker </li></ul> <p>locations, using frequent video conferencing.</p> <ul> <li>The position reports to the VP-Casualty Underwriting leader and currently does not </li></ul> <p>have direct reports.</p> <p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>Developing the underwriting strategy and ensuring it meets our risk appetite is essential</p> <p>to UFG's profitability and overall success. Our team utilizes our analysis and problem</p> <p>solving skills to enable solutions that drive underwriting efficiency and streamlined</p> <p>approaches. If you are a creative problem solver, have technical knowledge of the ISO</p> <p>product set, and are an excellent communicator, we want to know more about you!</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide line of business technical expertise to regions and business segment </li></ul> <p>managers to support an underwriting framework that produces profitable</p> <p>business. Works with corporate underwriting, claims leaders, and regional</p> <p>underwriting leaders in developing and distributing new products and strategies.</p> <ul> <li>Leads key initiatives to address the product strategy and profitability objectives. </li></ul> <p>Reinforces understanding, communication and execution of product/underwriting</p> <p>strategy.</p> <ul> <li>Provides technical assistance and support to state/regional underwriting and </li></ul> <p>services leadership. Maintains relationships with new entities, access points and</p> <p>distribution channels that need the support and expertise of product/underwriting</p> <p>staff operations.</p> <ul> <li>Manages projects for assigned profitability initiatives. Ensures that each area </li></ul> <p>within the function is following the formal project management process for those</p> <p>projects designated as high priority.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to research and resolve increasingly complex problems, prioritize project </li></ul> <p>tasks and collaborate with team members in situations that are frequently</p> <p>ambiguous.</p> <ul> <li>Provide expert underwriting consultation by collaborating with underwriters on the </li></ul> <p>largest and most complex accounts within the middle market segment holding a</p> <p>high level of authority.</p> <ul> <li>Analyze and monitor key profitability and production trends within the middle </li></ul> <p>market vertical, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives</p> <p>to optimize performance.</p> <ul> <li>Identify and create plans to address underwriting training needs by developing and </li></ul> <p>leading initiatives to enhance technical expertise, specialization, and underwriting</p> <p>capabilities.</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with corporate underwriting team to refine underwriting guidance and </li></ul> <p>best practices.</p> <ul> <li>Ensure underwriting decisions adhere to UFG's risk appetite, guidelines, and </li></ul> <p>compliance standards.</p> <ul> <li>Contract Drafting and Interpretation: Design, develop and implement consistent, </li></ul> <p>robust wordings.</p> <ul> <li>As a subject matter expert, provide collaborative technical underwriting and </li></ul> <p>product support to field staff on individual account transactions including</p> <p>appetite, exposure, and coverage consultation.</p> <ul> <li>In partnership with Business Enablement, influence the direction and </li></ul> <p>implementation of product strategy and roadmap for assigned portfolio(s).</p> <ul> <li>Serves on various committees, project teams and industry boards as assigned. </li><li>Identifies market trends, publishing insights, and understanding the market </li></ul> <p>dynamics for the area of responsibility. Includes responsibility for defining</p> <p>performance indicators, account segmentation and identification of key account</p> <p>characteristics that drive performance.</p> <ul> <li>Sets and administers levels of authority for company on assigned line of business. </li><li>Actively participates in establishing the agenda for future projects or coverage </li></ul> <p>offerings</p> <ul> <li>May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned. </li></ul> <p>Reporting Relationships: Reports to Vice President or Officer</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree (Required) </li><li>Typically in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, </li></ul> <p>Economics, Insurance or related field. This provides foundational knowledge</p> <p>in business operations, finance, and risk analysis.</p> <ul> <li>Professional certifications: (Preferred) </li><li>CPCU, AIAF, or similar underwriting and insurance-related certifications. </li></ul> <p>Project Management Certifications (e.g. PMP) could be beneficial if</p> <p>managing cross-functional initiatives is a key part of the role.</p> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>10 - 15+ years of Underwriting Experience: </li><li>At least 10 years of experience in underwriting, with a solid understanding of </li></ul> <p>the underwriting process, risk assessment and related functions. This</p> <p>experience typically includes progressively more senior roles, such as</p> <p>Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Director.</p> <ul> <li>Strategic Planning and Execution </li><li>Ability to think strategically and execute plans that drive underwriting </li></ul> <p>performance, meet business goals, and comply with regulatory</p> <p>requirements. Experience in shaping and implementing underwriting</p> <p>strategies that align with organizational objectives is crucial.</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Industry </li><li>Requires proven knowledge of ISO property/casualty products, insurance </li></ul> <p>company operations, field and staff functions, industry trends, and project</p> <p>management. Demonstrated decision-making and strategic abilities.</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to drive for results, deal with ambiguity, communicate</p> <p>with upper management, and conceptualize strategic objectives. Ability to</p> <p>lead committees and project participants in all aspects of</p> <p>product/underwriting activities.</p> <ul> <li>Cross-Departmental Collaboration </li><li>Experience working with other departments such as compliance, risk </li></ul> <p>management, underwriting, and claims to drive initiatives and improve</p> <p>overall business performance.</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities </li><li></li><li>Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication and Influence </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li></li><li>General office environment </li></ul> <p>Disclaimer</p> <ul> <li>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work </li></ul> <p>being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be</p> <p>interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.</p> <p>Additional task and requirements may be assigned, as necessitated by business need.</p> <p>UFG retains the right to modify the description of this job at any time.</p>