Vice President of Underwriting

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Players Health Full time
Position Overview

Salary:

Senior Underwriting Director

About Players Health

At Players Health, our commitment is to foster the safest and most inclusive environment for athletes to engage in the sports they cherish. This mission is not merely a statement; it is our promise to the sporting community. With over 50 million youth athletes participating in sports across the nation, we are dedicated to ensuring that they are welcomed and supported in their endeavors.

Players Health operates as a venture capital-backed, mission-oriented sports technology platform, delivering digital risk management solutions, reporting tools, and insurance products tailored for sports organizations. Our goal is to navigate the evolving landscape of athletics and its associated responsibilities.

Core Values

We recognize that achieving our mission hinges on cultivating a robust organizational culture. Central to this culture is a shared set of values that we uphold and expect our team members to embody:

  • Mission-Driven Leadership: Our mission is paramount. By staying true to our purpose, we believe we can thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Results-Oriented: We strive for excellence and are not content with mediocrity; we aim to achieve outstanding results that inspire and impress.
  • Ownership Mindset: We advocate for operational excellence. Each team member takes pride in their work, embracing responsibility and commitment to excellence.
  • Integrity First: Honesty, transparency, and integrity form the foundation of our culture and guide our actions.
  • Commitment to Service: We prioritize serving others with empathy and kindness, consistently aiming to exceed expectations.

Role Summary

We are in search of a Senior Underwriting Director for our U.S. Managing General Agency (MGA). This position will report directly to the VP of Underwriting and will oversee a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants while managing a profitable portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in collaboration and leadership, with a strong customer-centric approach and a background in sports insurance. You will be joining an organization poised for significant growth and digital transformation. At Players Health, we foster a culture of ownership and accountability, providing a framework for best practices to align with our vision for profitable expansion.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing underwriting teams and developing a profitable portfolio. You will play a crucial role in achieving business objectives, including new business acquisition, renewal retention, pricing strategies, and overall profitability. The compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, ranging from $140,000 to $240,000.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Achieve profitability, retention, and premium writing targets set by the organization.
  • Make independent underwriting decisions within established authority and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Assist in formulating annual business objectives for assigned agents/producers, analyzing results, and ensuring accountability.
  • Lead and mentor a team of underwriters, emphasizing coaching, development, accountability, and succession planning.
  • Evaluate team performance and oversee the salary and performance management process within budgetary constraints.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of sports and fitness products and services.
  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with brokers and agents to enhance a profitable portfolio.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
  • Work within broad parameters on complex assignments.
  • Effectively communicate the Players Health value proposition and risk appetite to brokers and agents.
  • Drive organizational changes to enhance business outcomes and fulfill our mission.
  • Represent Players Health in the marketplace, engaging with key customers, brokers, associations, and regulators.
  • Establish and maintain new and existing agency and brokerage relationships.
  • Develop and implement actionable plans for continuous improvement in underwriting processes and client needs.
  • Participate in training initiatives to enhance the knowledge base.
  • Own team results with a commitment to personal effort and professional growth.
  • Analyze prospective brokers to assess risk acceptability according to company guidelines.
  • Collaborate with management on risks that exceed authority levels or require special handling.
  • Work collaboratively within the Underwriting team and across departments to improve operations and workflows.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of sound underwriting principles and controls.
  • Prepare reports for management review.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers.
  • Embody and align with our core values: Mission, Operational Excellence, Results Driven, Service, and Integrity.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational excellence.
  • Demonstrate responsiveness and urgency in communications with brokers and colleagues.
  • Engage in special projects as assigned.
  • Travel as necessary for team collaboration and client meetings (approximately 15%).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in Property & Casualty lines, with a focus on General Liability, Property, and Accident & Health.
  • In-depth understanding of Product Management and Development, including policy form creation and interaction with actuaries and reinsurers.
  • Ability to leverage data and analytics to inform underwriting strategies.
  • Strong project management, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Experience leading Program Underwriting Managers to develop profitable portfolios.
  • Proficient in creating and managing underwriting policies and procedures.
  • Ability to develop budgets, rates, and pricing strategies based on profitability targets.
  • Experience working with Independent Agents.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Attributes:

  • Experience with Socotra and/or Salesforce is a plus.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Ability to build rapport across departments.
  • Familiarity with the youth and amateur sports landscape.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel occasionally for team events and customer engagements.
  • Must have a secure remote work environment.
  • Ability to work productively in a remote setting.
  • Proactive communication skills across various platforms.
  • Willingness to participate in virtual meetings with video on.
  • Must be located in the United States and have unrestricted work authorization.

Players Health is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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