Senior Director Underwriting

Job description

The Senior Director Underwriting will be responsible for leading the strategy, underwriting performance, and portfolio management of alternative risk solutions, including captive insurance programs and niche specialty products. This role combines technical underwriting expertise, client advisory, and business development to deliver customized risk solutions for complex clients, with a focus on captives and specialty lines. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred) - 15+ years of underwriting experience, with focus on captives, alternative risk, or specialty lines - Demonstrated experience structuring and managing captive programs - Deep knowledge of captive insurance structures, reinsurance, and risk financing mechanisms - Strong financial analysis and underwriting skills - Familiarity with actuarial concepts and regulatory frameworks - Proven leadership and team management experience - Strong negotiation and relationship management skills - Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Professional designations such as CPCU, ARe, or ARM preferred - Experi...