Director, Underwriting Healthcare Facilities

General Summary: This (remote or hybrid) position is responsible for overseeing the technical and managerial aspects of the Healthcare facility Unit, focusing on driving profitable growth, developing underwriting talent, and strengthening broker and client relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex medical malpractice risks, including hospitals, physician groups, and allied healthcare providers.
• Analyze risk exposures and determine appropriate terms, pricing, and coverage within authority levels and company guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters to ensure consistency, accuracy, and excellence in underwriting practices.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, legal, and senior management to support product development and portfolio strategy.
• Develop and refine underwriting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and key clients to support new business growth and retention.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting the MPL industry.
• Contribute to the development and execution of underwriting guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and reinsurance requirements
• All other duties deemed appropriate by management

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or a related field (CPCU, RPLU, or other industry designations preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of medical malpractice underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a team leadership or management role.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare risk exposures, coverage structures, and industry regulations.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Experience working with wholesale and retail broker networks.
• Proficiency in underwriting platforms, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Proven ability in leading teams and all aspects of employee issues such as providing mentorship and development, conflict resolution, and performance management. Possessing foundational knowledge of employment laws and practice is helpful.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all departments and engage with senior leadership.

The actual compensation for this position will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.