Director of Underwriting

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology. At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded! As a Director of Underwriting, you’ll lead underwriting strategy, execution, and team performance to drive profitability and growth. You’ll partner cross‑functionally to ensure strong risk selection, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of homeowners P&C underwriting experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing performance and setting team goals
• Experience working directly for an insurance carrier
• Strong knowledge of Florida insurance laws and regulatory requirements
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Alignment with Slide’s Core Values

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting strategies to support profitability and market competitiveness
• Oversee underwriting processes to ensure sound risk assessment and adherence to company and regulatory standards
• Partner with Strategic Planning to implement underwriting and product changes within systems
• Monitor underwriting performance, including KPIs, profitability, and portfolio results
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Collaborate across departments to align underwriting with broader business goals
• Lead, coach, and develop underwriting team members, driving performance and engagement
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
• Provide regular feedback and support professional growth opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting quality and operational efficiency through data analysis
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, legislation, and industry trends
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

What This Job Offers

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