Chief Underwriting Officer

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Chief Underwriting Officer leads and directs the overall underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. Ensures profitability, growth, and efficiencies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Being a Chief Underwriting Officer establishes financial control guidelines, tools, administrative standards, and best practices. Researches competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection criteria and methods that support sound risk management. Additionally, Chief Underwriting Officer requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Typically requires Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). C-Suite level management. Develops functional or business unit strategy for an organization. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Defines vision, strategy, and focus for a major functional or business unit. Substantial experience with setting key metrics like KPIs or OKRs and shaping plans to meet objectives. To be a Chief Underwriting Officer typically requires progressive leadership experience in senior management roles. Has expert level knowledge of the overall departmental function. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing long term business strategies.