Director, Underwriting

Canopius Group

. Underwrite Equine & Livestock mortality and liability business within underwriting authority and the Company’s Business Plan .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Equine and Livestock Underwriting, with a strong focus on compliance, relationship management, and business development. Proven ability to analyze data for sound decision-making and maintain accurate underwriting records while fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

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Equine UnderwritingLivestock UnderwritingRisk AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Underwriting AuthorityData AnalysisProduct DevelopmentMS OfficeRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkIntegrityAccountability

Industry Keywords

Mortality InsuranceLiability InsuranceBroker RelationshipsUS Market KnowledgeCanopius Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite Equine & Livestock mortality and liability business within underwriting authority and the Company’s Business Plan
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients
Research and develop new business opportunities
Collaborate with underwriting and support units to use internal resources efficiently
Control written business and take corrective action on poorly performing business
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Canopius policies, procedures and controls
Accept business only through approved intermediaries and cover holders
Maintain complete and accurate underwriting records
Place clients’ needs at the heart of underwriting decisions
Assist with development of Junior Underwriting staff
Help ensure a fair, equitable, collaborative, supportive and respectful workplace
Perform other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful and profitable track record
Ability to make sound decisions based on data and risk analysis
Ability to positively impact long-term business success in planning, organization and development
Product development experience or capability
Good verbal and written communication
Good computer skills, including MS Office
Working knowledge of the US market
Ability to demonstrate Integrity and Openness; Accountability; Community Involvement; Diversity & Inclusion; Teamwork; Entrepreneurial Spirit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working
Competitive base salary
Non-contributory 401k
Discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Benefits supporting financial, physical, social and psychological health
Flexible hybrid working model
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment