Head of Underwriter - Personal Lines jobs in United States
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Universal Business Solutions · 3 days ago

Head of Underwriter - Personal Lines

Universal Business Solutions is seeking a Head of Underwriting to lead their underwriting department and drive strategic growth. The role involves managing a high-performing team, overseeing profitability, innovating insurance products, and optimizing underwriting processes through technology.

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Responsibilities

Build the Dream Team: Recruit, mentor, and ignite a team of underwriters. You'll own the culture of career development and high-performance standards
Drive the P&L: Take full authority over the department's budget and profitability. You'll analyze metrics to find the 'hidden gems' in our data and pivot strategies for maximum ROI
Innovate the Product: Don't just follow trends—set them. You will design product enhancements and market-leading solutions that ensure long-term sustainability and top-line growth
Master the Ecosystem: Manage elite carrier and agency relationships. You'll oversee carrier audits and ensure we are hitting (and exceeding) premium targets across all markets
Optimize the Engine: Partner with IT to transform our policy systems into a seamless, high-speed underwriting machine

Qualification

Insurance expertiseStaff managementCarrier-side underwritingFinancial acumenMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsDetail-orientedCustomer-first philosophy

Required

10+ years in insurance, with at least 5 years each in staff management and carrier-side underwriting
Proven track record of opening doors with independent agencies and building a book of business from the ground up
Deep financial acumen, mastering rate-making, pricing concepts, and risk management across diverse geographies
Microsoft Office power user who leans into new software to solve complex problems and automate the mundane
Influential leader who can facilitate high-stakes meetings and motivate teams to deliver excellence under tight deadlines
Bachelor's Degree (Risk Management or Insurance preferred)
Active relevant licenses
An obsession with detail, a drive for positive change, and a 'customer-first' philosophy

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree (Risk Management or Insurance preferred)

Company

Universal Business Solutions

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Universal Business Solutions specializes in business consulting, IT talent acquisitions, training, and other IT services.

H1B Sponsorship

Universal Business Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (10)
2024 (9)
2023 (8)
2022 (12)
2021 (2)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Ray Larsen
CEO
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