Director of Commercial Property Underwriting

Frontline Insurance Managers Inc. • Lake Mary, FL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Frontline Insurance, we are on a mission to Make Things Better, and our Director of Commercial Underwriting plays a pivotal role in achieving this vision. We strive to provide high quality service and proactive solutions to all our customers to ensure that we are making things better for each one. What makes us different? At Frontline Insurance, our core values – Integrity, Patriotism, Family, and Creativity – are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to making a difference and achieving remarkable things together. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and grow your career, your next adventure starts here!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial underwriting
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Insurance related Designation in Property and Casualty Insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

• CPCU, CIC or AINS API designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of underwriters and inspection professionals. Provide ongoing guidance, training, and support to enhance team productivity, performance, and development.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies, policies, and guidelines that align with the company's goals and risk management objectives. Continually assess and adjust strategies based on market conditions and company priorities. Manage and cultivate a strong relationship with the reinsurance team, ensuring seamless collaboration on underwriting processes and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a key stakeholder in decision-making processes related to underwriting, inspections, and overall business objectives. Provide valuable input on user stories, ensuring alignment between underwriting strategies and the company’s broader initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and industry standards. Oversee the implementation of underwriting procedures to mitigate risk and ensure sound decision-making in all underwriting operations.
• Develop and maintain underwriting performance metrics and reports to track the effectiveness of strategies, team performance, and overall departmental success. Provide regular updates and recommendations to the VP of Commercial Underwriting.
• Partner with sales, marketing, claims, and other departments to ensure alignment and to achieve business objectives. Provide underwriting support for product development, pricing, and claims handling.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the underwriting and inspection teams. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure that underwriting decisions are customer-centric while balancing risk and profitability. Foster relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring that underwriting practices meet their needs and expectations.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term).
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous 9% match
• Four weeks of PTO
• Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director