Director of Underwriting / Program Director
About The Position
This is a specialty insurance platform operating across dealer solutions and underwriting programs, backed by a strong balance sheet and active growth across multiple verticals. The organization is continuing to build out its underwriting leadership layer in Overland Park, aligning underwriting, program strategy, and distribution more tightly within a centralized model designed for scale. This role exists to bring structure, profitability, and strategic direction to a growing book—while maintaining close alignment between underwriting decisions, distribution flow, and long-term performance.
Requirements
- 10–20+ years in underwriting, MGA, or specialty environments with exposure to program or portfolio responsibility
- Strong underwriting judgment with experience managing risk at scale
- Ability to think beyond individual deals and drive outcomes across a broader book
- Comfortable operating between underwriting teams, leadership, and external partners
Responsibilities
- Oversee a book or program with full visibility into performance, profitability, and growth strategy
- Guide risk selection, structure deals, and maintain underwriting discipline across your segment
- Shape how the business scales within your vertical while protecting long-term portfolio health
- Maintain close coordination with broker and internal distribution channels to ensure consistent deal flow
- Act as a decision point for underwriting structure, mentorship, and market alignment
Benefits
- Competitive Package: 150K – 250K+ total comp with strong base plus variable upside tied directly to performance, book results, and program growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
