Fidelity and Crime Underwriting Director

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Our Fidelity and Crime Division underwrites fidelity and crime policies throughout the U.S. for mercantile businesses, financial institutions, and governmental entities. Products include employee dishonesty, forgery, theft, computer fraud and Fine Art.

https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/fidelity-crime 

We are currently searching for an Underwriting Director to work hybrid out of our NYC office. The role of the underwriter is to market, underwrite and produce profitable Fidelity and Crime business in accordance with Company objectives and policies. This is a salaried position and not commissioned sales.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing Fidelity and Crime underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
• Accountable for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Oversees the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compiles comprehensive reports to convey key insights.
• Leverages strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
• Oversees and guides the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experiences, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary.
• Responsible for overseeing product and service promotions, ensuring they align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.
• Oversees the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Possible future opportunities for management.  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, 15+ years of experience in underwriting or a related field, including a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. Fidelity and Crime underwriting experience is required.  
• Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation.

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Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.