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Micro-reinsurer/MGA using Swarm Neural Networks to better underwrite climate change effected risks.

Senior Manager, Underwriting

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$130K - $160K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Underwriting

Kettle

Role Description Kettle is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Underwriting to lead underwriting operations, manage a team of underwriters, and contribute to the profitable growth of our E&S property portfolio. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Underwriting and plays a critical role in portfolio management, underwriting strategy, broker development, and operational excellence. The Senior Manager, Underwriting is responsible for evaluating and managing complex E&S commercial property risks while overseeing a team of underwriters. This role balances: - Technical underwriting expertise - Leadership - Portfolio management - Broker relationship development - Regulatory compliance The successful candidate will possess deep E&S property underwriting experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to develop and execute underwriting strategies in a dynamic and technology-driven environment. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field. - Minimum 7+ years of commercial property (E&S) underwriting experience, including experience underwriting wildfire and severe convective storms. - Minimum 5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience in commercial property (E&S) underwriting. - Demonstrated success managing profitable property portfolios. - Strong understanding of commercial property forms, rating methodologies, catastrophe exposures, and risk selection principles. - Experience working with MGA, MGU, Lloyd’s, or delegated authority environments. - Proven track record of developing, maintaining, and growing broker relationships. - Knowledge of surplus lines regulations and regulatory compliance requirements. - Experience underwriting E&S Ground-Up, Primary, and Shared property accounts. - Surplus Lines licenses in home state and multiple non-resident states. - Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and communication skills. - Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Requirements - CPCU, AU, ARM, or other insurance industry designations (strongly preferred). - Surplus Lines licenses in Western states and/or all 50 states preferred. - Familiarity with predictive analytics, geospatial modeling, catastrophe models, and automated underwriting platforms. - Experience implementing underwriting technology solutions and workflow optimization initiatives. Benefits - Competitive salary and bonus opportunity. - Comprehensive benefits package. - Eligible for stock options (subject to board approval). - Remote work environment with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. - Opportunity to help shape a rapidly growing underwriting organization. - Exposure to innovative underwriting technology and advanced risk analytics. - Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

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