Director, Casualty – Underwriting Strategy

UFG Insurance

Director, Casualty - Underwriting Strategy responsible for guiding underwriting philosophy and shaping product offerings within UFG Insurance. Engaging with cross-functional teams and mentoring underwriters for organizational growth.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting strategy, product development, and market analysis within the Property & Casualty industry, while effectively collaborating across functions to drive business outcomes and mentor teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting Strategy DevelopmentProperty & Casualty Industry KnowledgeCPCU CertificationCollaboration Across FunctionsMarket Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Underwriting PracticesProduct DesignRisk ManagementISO Products KnowledgeBusiness Strategy Execution

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUARM

Industry Keywords

Casualty Line of BusinessUnderwriting DisciplineEmerging RisksLegal/Regulatory ComplianceAlternative Distribution Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to casualty leadership
Serve as a key liaison between the Casualty Line of Business and other business units, ensuring alignment in underwriting strategies, priorities, and execution
Help underwriters craft coverage with precision, clarity, and intent
Influence the next generation of casualty products and capabilities
Strengthen underwriting discipline while enabling smart growth in evolving markets
Engage directly with underwriting teams through in-person collaboration, field travel, and hands-on development
Lead and execute casualty product strategy initiatives aligned to profitability, growth, and long-term portfolio objectives
Partner with Product, Actuarial, Claims, and Business Units to design, evolve, and implement casualty product offerings and strategic roadmaps
Translate market trends, emerging risks, and legal/regulatory shifts into actionable underwriting, product, and distribution strategies
Champion innovation in underwriting approach, product design, and participation in alternative distribution models
Collaborate with corporate underwriting leadership to refine underwriting guidance, best practices, and authority frameworks, including administration of underwriting authority levels
Mentor underwriters and leaders to elevate technical expertise, judgment, and decision quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Insurance or related field
CPCU, ARM, or similar underwriting and insurance-related certifications preferred.
8+ years of progressive underwriting experience with increasing responsibility
Proven success in shaping and executing underwriting and product strategies aligned to organizational objectives
Strong experience within the Property & Casualty industry, including deep knowledge of ISO products, underwriting practices, and insurance operations
Proven ability to collaborate across functions including underwriting, actuarial, claims, compliance, and risk management to drive business outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.