Director of Underwriting, Insurance

4 weeks ago

Dallas TX, United States Lighthouse Risk Full time

Lighthouse Risk is currently seeking a Director of Underwriting, Commercial Property Insurance to join our team in Dallas, TX.
The Director of Underwriting will lead the strategic and operational underwriting function for Lighthouse Risk’s commercial property portfolio. This individual will play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy, ensuring technical excellence, managing portfolio performance, and mentoring a growing team of underwriters. The ideal candidate brings experience in E&S property underwriting, a strong command of risk selection and pricing discipline, and a proven ability to balance production and profitability.

Develop and execute the underwriting strategy for Lighthouse Risk’s middle-market property portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall MGA goals.
Evaluate and approve risks within delegated authority; refer complex or high-limit accounts to CUO or capacity partners as required.
Ensure underwriting compliance with Lighthouse Risk guidelines, reinsurance treaties, and carrier requirements.
Maintain underwriting discipline through rigorous review of submissions, inspections, valuations, and coverage terms.

Portfolio Performance & Analytics
Monitor portfolio performance metrics including rate adequacy, hit ratio, loss ratio, and exposure concentration.
Utilize catastrophe models (AIR, RMS) and internal tools to assess and manage aggregate risk and accumulation.
Collaborate with actuarial and data teams to develop and refine pricing models, rating tools, and risk scoring methodologies.
Identify emerging trends in property exposures and propose data-driven underwriting adjustments.

Represent Lighthouse Risk in market meetings, conferences, and industry associations.
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related field (CPCU, ARM, or equivalent designations preferred).
Exposure to rating tools, API-based submissions, or digital underwriting environments.
Minimum +5 years of commercial property underwriting experience, including at least 3 years in the E&S market.
Demonstrated success managing underwriting teams or portfolios within a property MGA, carrier, or Lloyd’s platform.
Strong technical knowledge of property construction, protection, occupancy, and exposure (COPE) analysis.
Proficiency in CAT modeling tools (AIR, RMS, or equivalent) and exposure management platforms.
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