Portfolio Underwriting Director

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Vouch Full time

About Vouch:

Vouch is a technology-first insurance company that's revolutionizing the industry with its innovative approach. We're not just another insurance provider; we're a partner that understands the unique needs of high-growth companies.

Our mission is to make insurance fast, responsive, and focused on our customers' needs. We're doing this by developing new technology, writing policies that cover relevant startup scenarios, and designing simple experiences in an otherwise complex industry.

Role Responsibilities:

We're seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented Portfolio Underwriting Director to drive profitable growth within our innovation-focused insurance portfolios. As a dedicated professional team manager, you'll play a key role in achieving specific growth targets and maintaining optimal loss ratio goals across various insurance products in a vertical.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering an effective portfolio management framework for the Fintech / Financial Institutions Innovation economy vertical. You'll provide actionable insights that inform adjustments to underwriting strategy, appetite guides, guidelines, coverages, and pricing through careful monitoring of key portfolio signals and external developments in legislative, economic, and competitive landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • Develop and deliver an effective portfolio management framework for the Fintech / Financial Institutions Innovation economy vertical
  • Deliver target GWP and loss ratios for managed portfolios
  • Underwrite complex accounts and ensure adherence to Vouch's strategy, guidelines, and reinsurance considerations
  • Collaborate closely with the sales and Insurance Product Development teams to understand customer needs and proffer creative underwriting solutions
  • Continuously seek ways to standardize the decision-making process from a quantitative and qualitative standpoint to inform and augment our underwriting processes

About You:

We're looking for a seasoned professional with 12+ years of experience in underwriting management and/or professional liability lines, with either portfolio/home office and/or P&L accountabilities and direct underwriting responsibilities. You should have 5+ years of experience managing underwriting teams and a strong understanding of key P&C lines of insurance.

What We Offer:

Vouch provides a competitive compensation package, including a guaranteed base salary and discretionary annual bonus. We also offer stock options, health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, flexible vacation time, wellness allowance, technology allowance, professional development opportunities, and home office setup.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a lasting impact in the insurance industry, please submit your application. We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ranges of abilities and are an equal-opportunity employer.



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