Director Underwriting

Requisition ID:  96885 

At PALMS Insurance, a NextEra Energy company, we specialize in offering customized insurance solutions that address the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart as a trusted provider in the insurance industry. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? Become a part of our team today. 
 

Position Specific Description

This position will drive underwriting controls and specific program portfolio monitoring.  Requires significant interaction with external stakeholders including program administrators, brokers, reinsurance brokers and reinsurers.  Responsibilities can also include direct handling of Affiliate or Non-Affiliate insurance programs.  Will serve as the conduit of underwriting information exchange and review with Actuarial, Finance and Accounting, Claims, Operations. Compliance, Legal and Business Development – Portfolio Management teams.   The position will report to the Chief Underwriting officer and may also include direct reports.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes and drives program and reinsurance monthly/quarterly oversight and review process including calls with external stakeholders to drive required improvements and information exchange to achieve profitability targets 
• Establish the foundation for an appropriate Underwriting Control Framework and documents all underwriting process and procedures and controls for non-affiliate opportunities including onboarding requirements and monthly/quarterly bordereau underwriting and claims reviews
• Coordinates and participates with underwriting segment heads in quarterly reinsurance updates for each program
• Extensive interaction sharing underwriting forecasts, updates and program modifications with Palms internal stakeholders including Finance and Accounting, Business Development – Portfolio Monitoring, Claims, Actuarial, Compliance and Legal teams
• Collaborates with Underwriting segment heads to update and document underwriting strategies, annual business plans and forecast updates
• Drive underwriting onboarding and integration process of automation tools including CRM and File Documentation Imaging systems
• Involvement of review of new business opportunities (risk taking, fronting, fee income, investments) and assignment of lead underwriting responsibilities for affiliate and/or non-affiliate opportunities as appropriate
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  Palms Management Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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