Underwriting Director – Alternative Distribution

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Underwriting Director leading the Alternative Distribution team at Great American Insurance Group. Driving profitable expansion and guiding product and technology development in the insurance industry.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeCincinnati • Connecticut, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the underwriting strategy by supervising new business, managing renewals, and evaluating the ongoing performance of the book of business
Lead, cultivate, and motivate a team of accomplished underwriting professionals to achieve high performance
Implement leadership best practices, including regular one-on-one meetings, mentorship initiatives, and performance calibration processes
Collaborate with Sales, Actuarial, Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to advance go-to-market strategies, ensuring underwriting discipline is upheld throughout the process
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing underwriting talent; strong senior individual contributors will also be considered
Deep technical underwriting knowledge preferably to include Workers Compensation, Liability and Property at a national level
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or marketing designation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk managementWorkers CompensationLiabilityProperty

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementmentorshipcollaborationperformance evaluation

Certifications

Associate in Underwriting (AU)Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)Program in General Insurance (INS)Associate of Risk Management (ARM)