Director, Commercial Lines Excess and Surplus Lines

The Director, Commercial Lines Excess and Surplus Lines will oversee the strategic development, underwriting, and management of the company's excess and surplus lines portfolio, driving profitable growth, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Develops and implements strategic plans to grow the E&S lines portfolio while maintaining profitability.
• Monitors portfolio performance, including loss ratios, premium growth, and market penetration, and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Provides underwriting and portfolio oversight, including establishing and maintaining clear underwriting guidelines, appetite, and authority levels.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with wholesale brokers, MGAs, and specialty partners across the region.
• Develops and communicates vision. Develops and recommends strategic and operational plans.
• Organizes and manages resources to achieve business results. Trains, coaches, and leads staff.
• Oversees and conducts performance management, including performance planning, performance appraisal, and development of subordinates.
• Recommends and implements employment actions, including employment/termination, corrective action, promotions/demotions, salary changes, etc.