Underwriting Director – Inland Marine, Property

IAT Insurance Group

Underwriting Director for IAT Insurance Group leading inland marine and property underwriting efforts. Owning and growing a profitable book while driving innovative relationships and underwriting expertise.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inland marine and property underwriting, with a strong ability to evaluate risks, set pricing, and structure deals creatively. Proven track record in building broker relationships and making informed underwriting decisions aligned with company strategy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inland Marine UnderwritingProperty UnderwritingRisk EvaluationBroker Relationship DevelopmentAdvanced Loss Analysis

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementPricing StrategyCoverage StructureLoss History AnalysisDeal StructuringUnderwriting DecisionsDeductible UseReinsurance KnowledgeMarket AnalysisInsurance Products Knowledge

Soft Skills

JudgmentCommunicationRelationship BuildingNegotiationConfidence

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUARMAU

Industry Keywords

Insurance MarketplaceInland Marine ProductsProperty ProductsRisk EngineeringLoss Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the region
Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow
Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month. These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why.
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
7+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate
Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Preferred to Have: Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy