Program Underwriting Director

Lupton Partners • Overland Park, KS

4h • $150,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a leadership opportunity within a specialty P&C insurance platform that is actively scaling its program business across multiple verticals. Backed by a strong balance sheet and centralized underwriting operations in Overland Park, the organization is structured to support program growth with speed, discipline, and real underwriting control. Unlike traditional carrier environments where program strategy, underwriting, and distribution are segmented, this model is built around alignment —giving program leaders direct visibility into all three. The Mission Own and build a defined specialty P&C underwriting program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of a program—underwriting performance, distribution alignment, and long-term portfolio profitability. You are not stepping into a maintenance role; you are stepping into a position where direction, structure, and growth strategy sit directly on your shoulders.

Requirements

• 10–20+ years in specialty/commercial P&C insurance underwriting with exposure to program business or controlled portfolios
• Direct involvement in underwriting programs, MGAs, or niche portfolios where performance ownership was tied to outcomes
• Strong underwriting judgment across complex or specialized risk segments
• Ability to see beyond individual submissions and manage performance at the program level
• Comfortable operating in environments where you are accountable for both direction and results

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for a defined underwriting program, including performance, profitability, and growth trajectory
• Lead underwriting decisions across the program, ensuring disciplined risk selection and consistent deal structure
• Identify and execute on opportunities to scale the program in a controlled and sustainable way
• Work directly with internal and external broker channels to ensure aligned deal flow and program positioning
• Monitor program metrics, loss ratios, and portfolio health, making adjustments as needed to maintain long-term results
• Partner with underwriting operations and internal teams to ensure execution stays clean as the program scales

Benefits

• Competitive Package: 150K – 250K+ total comp with strong base plus performance-driven upside tied directly to program results
• True Ownership: You are not inheriting a static book—you are leading and shaping a program with real influence over direction and results
• Aligned Structure: Underwriting, distribution, and decision-making sit closer together, reducing friction and allowing for faster execution
• Platform Backing: Backed by a well-capitalized specialty P&C insurance platform with infrastructure designed to support program growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed