Director, New Business & Underwriting

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)•Waco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you driven by helping people achieve financial security and eager to contribute to a company that helps clients feel confident about their future? As a Director, New Business and Underwriting, you will play a key role in leading underwriting strategy and ensuring efficient new business operations.

Requirements

Is known for strategic thinking: The ability to set direction, anticipate challenges, and drive operational improvements.
Works effectively with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
Demonstrates a strong ability to lead and mentor, fostering high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement among managers and staff.
Responds well to industry changes, regulatory updates, and evolving business needs.
Has a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in insurance operations, with strong expertise in new business and underwriting.

Responsibilities

Oversee strategy and operations for New Business, Policy Issue, and Underwriting
Collaborate with Sales, Actuarial, Reinsurance, and Executive teams.
Lead and develop managers and staff for high performance.
Drive digital transformation and process optimization.
Ensure regulatory compliance and resolve complex issues