Director of Underwriting

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Amwins Full time

About Amwins

Amwins is a leading provider of insurance solutions for businesses and individuals. Our team of experts works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored solutions to meet those needs.

Job Summary

The Director of Underwriting is responsible for leading the underwriting function and providing information, analyses, and RFP support for the organization to develop recommendations for pricing terms and structure with a primary focus on fully insured and self-funded Med D and commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops long-range strategic plans and objectives by identifying strategic issues and provides both strategic direction and day-to-day guidance to a team of underwriters and managers to maintain expert underwriting support and meet the needs of the organization.
  • Works with Sales Executive leadership to develop, drive, and execute ASO pricing and margin strategies.
  • Presents recommendations to Executive Leadership on new pricing methodologies and follows through on the execution of key strategies.
  • Oversees and coordinates workflow for the underwriting function.
  • Works with the proposal unit to ensure responses, including pertinent definitions and caveats, for the financial responses to all RFPs are complete and accurate.
  • Consults with Legal and Amwins Rx leaders to ensure contractual deal terms, caveats, and other pertinent information are accurate and support the deal as underwritten.
  • Collaborates with management on staffing plans, productivity metrics, and initiatives to improve efficiencies within the department.

Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of mathematical applications used in underwriting function, including the ability to calculate figures such as discounts, proportions, and percentages, as well as the ability to apply basic concepts of business mathematics and algebra in underwriting problems.
  • Exceptional communication skills; ability to distill complex material into easy-to-understand presentations, effectively respond to questions, and engage a variety of audiences.
  • Strong team player with a customer service approach.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related areas of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required.
  • 8 years of related experience and/or training.
  • 5 years of experience as a PBM Underwriting Manager with commercial and Med D underwriting experience including self-funded and fully insured products.
  • 5 years of leadership experience.

Leadership Competencies

  • Director Level
  • Builds Network: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
  • Demonstrates Self–Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
  • Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
  • Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

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