Chief Underwriting Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Underwriting Officer to join our team at Ryan Specialty. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong leadership skills, excellent underwriting expertise, and the ability to drive business growth through effective risk management.

• Lead the development of innovative property and casualty products tailored to evolving customer needs.
• Drive profitable growth through effective risk selection, premiums, and coverage, while implementing remediation strategies or correction within the scope of your own Underwriting Authority.
• Partner with senior management to set clear objectives and strategies, manage annual budget processes, and assist in strategic matters relevant to the overall direction of the portfolio.
• Establish strong relationships with brokers and clients, as well as other relevant stakeholders, to grow the P&L within assigned authority.
• Develop insured-specific risk transfer programs, gather pertinent underwriting information, conduct due diligence for risk selection, and prepare and analyze pricing models.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting, with a proven track record of driving business growth and managing complex underwriting portfolios.
• State P&C and/or surplus line license required, with CPCU or AU certifications preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, mental health services, and competitive salary. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $142,120 - $186,532, based on industry standards and market conditions.