Underwriting Director, Excess Casualty

IAT Insurance Group

. Underwrite and produce profitable business within the authority granted and consistent with company goals .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $82,960 - $180,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Underwriting and Agency Management, with a strong focus on Excess and Surplus knowledge and advanced loss analysis to optimize risk pricing. Proven ability to communicate effectively and leverage data to enhance territory performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting ExpertiseAgency ManagementExcess And Surplus KnowledgeAdvanced Loss AnalysisCommercial Insurance Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk EvaluationLoss Development ApplicationCoverage Feature UtilizationData AnalysisFinancial Data Examination

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiating SkillsCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsInternet-Based ProgramsPC Literacy

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUARMAUINS21INS22INS23

Industry Keywords

Commercial InsuranceAgency RelationshipsRegulatory ComplianceMarket TrendsDistribution Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite and produce profitable business within the authority granted and consistent with company goals
Maintain agency relationships, develop new relationships, and recognize when a relationship should cease
Adhere to company underwriting guidelines, processes, tools, authority, and regulatory/compliance requirements
Examine applications, websites, inspection reports, loss information, financial data, and third-party data to evaluate risks and make risk/reward decisions
Clearly communicate information and ideas through spoken, written, and electronic means
Communicate understanding of products and services
Provide prompt and courteous responses to internal and external customers
Engage distribution to market capabilities, benefits, and features and identify new opportunities
Leverage metrics and data to improve territory performance
Understand market and industry issues, trends, and competitors
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience of equivalent
Equivalent experience is considered 16 years of relevant commercial insurance experience
Knowledge of Excess and Surplus is required
Ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of risk
Ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives
Agency Management is a must
Strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
Knowledge of various computer programs, internet-based programs, and PC literacy in the use of spreadsheets
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred: Wholesale surplus lines experience
Preferred: CPCU, ARM, or AU industry designations
INS21, 22, and 23 or equivalent is a plus
Preferred: Eight or more years of experience in Commercial Insurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy