Senior Vice President, Underwriting
Company Description
The company is a forward-thinking organization operating in the insurance and financial services ecosystem, with a strong focus on risk management and underwriting excellence. It is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and customer-centric solutions that support sustainable growth. Team members collaborate across functions and geographies, leveraging data, technology, and deep industry expertise to inform strategic decisions. The culture emphasizes integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, offering senior leaders the opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and impact overall business performance. Role Description The Senior Vice President, Underwriting is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading the overall underwriting strategy, policies, and portfolio performance across the organization. This position oversees underwriting teams, sets risk appetite and guidelines, and ensures consistent, high-quality decision-making aligned with regulatory and company standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing complex and high-value cases, monitoring portfolio trends, collaborating with actuarial and finance teams on pricing and profitability, and optimizing underwriting processes and tools. The role also involves partnering with executive leadership on growth initiatives, product development, and market entry strategies, as well as mentoring senior underwriters and building a strong performance-driven culture. The SVP, Underwriting will regularly analyze data, refine risk models, and present insights and recommendations to the leadership team and board-level stakeholders.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Insurance and Underwriting, with a track record of leading complex portfolios and setting underwriting standards. Solid background in Finance and Actuarial Science to support pricing, profitability analysis, and risk modeling. Experience with Mortgage Lending or related credit products, including risk assessment and policy development. Demonstrated leadership in managing large, distributed teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders at the executive level. Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, including the use of analytics tools, dashboards, and underwriting systems. Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designations (e.g., CPCU, FSA, CFA) are preferred. Experience working effectively in a remote environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.