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Chief Underwriting Officer

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • People Management
  • Decision Making
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Mentorship

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 7-10 years of relevant underwriting/insurance experience
  • Leadership experience managing underwriting teams and mentoring staff
  • Experience establishing underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetites for specialized coverages (motor truck cargo, liability, marine)
  • Associate degree (2-year degree) required

Requirements:

  • Drive the overall underwriting strategy and profitability for SPG Cargo Logistics' risk portfolio, establishing guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetites for motor truck cargo, liability, and marine coverages.
  • Oversee the structure and processes of the underwriting team to ensure efficient risk underwriting and regulatory compliance; mentor and train underwriters to maintain technical excellence.
  • Lead initiatives to achieve sustainable premium growth through rigorous risk assessment and portfolio management.
  • Collaborate with senior executives to develop new products and expand underwriting capabilities.

Job description

About Specialty Program Group:

A leading specialty platform with a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance operations spanning underwriting management, digital solutions, wholesale and specialty retail brokerage, employee benefits and insurance services.

About ANOVA Marine Insurance:

ANOVA is a premier provider of first-class Cargo and Logistics Insurance, Liability Insurance and Bonds for freight forwarders, NVOCC’s, shipping lines, customs brokers and international trading companies.

Chief Underwriting Officer Responsibilities:

  • The Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) is expected to be the executive leader responsible for driving the overall underwriting strategy and ensuring the profitability of SPG Cargo & Logistics’ entire risk portfolio.

  • This critical role involves establishing underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetites for specialized coverages such as motor truck cargo, liability, and marine, while also overseeing the overall structure of the underwriting team and the processes involved in underwriting risks.

  • The CUO is also expected to oversee employee mentorship and training, while leading a team of specialized underwriters to maintain technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable premium growth.

  • Finally, this role will also involve working alongside other senior executives to develop new products to further expand the capabilities of the underwriting department.

Salary Transparency:

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $325,000 with additional bonus based on the growth of your overall book of business. This compensation will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Business Operations

Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Education: Associate degree (2-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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