Job Description
Elevate your career with a global leader in risk management. Pinnacle Global Assurance is seeking a visionary Senior Underwriting Manager to lead our high-performance Commercial Lines division in Hartford, the insurance capital of the world. In this pivotal role, you will define the standards of excellence for our mid-to-large market portfolios, balancing technical precision with strategic growth.
We offer a sophisticated environment where data-driven decision-making meets human expertise. You will be responsible for steering a portfolio of complex risks while mentoring the next generation of underwriting talent. If you are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the P&C landscape and a passion for portfolio optimization, we invite you to lead our mission in redefining certainty for our global clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute underwriting strategies for complex commercial property and casualty accounts to ensure long-term profitability.
- Provide technical guidance and final authority on high-limit risks and non-standard policy wordings.
- Manage and mentor a team of senior underwriters, conducting regular file audits and performance coaching.
- Collaborate with actuarial and product development teams to refine pricing models based on emerging loss trends.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships with top-tier national brokers through proactive relationship management.
- Oversee departmental compliance with state-specific regulatory filings and internal risk appetites.
- Utilize advanced predictive analytics to identify market opportunities and mitigate portfolio volatility.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial P&C underwriting, specifically within large-market segments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Professional designation such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) or ARM is highly desirable.
- Proven expertise in ISO forms, manuscript wordings, and complex rating plans.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing technical teams.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable underwriting strategies.
- Strong executive presence and negotiation skills for high-stakes broker interactions.