Underwriting Director - Construction

Underwriting Director - Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Director to lead our Construction underwriting team. This role oversees daily underwriting operations, portfolio performance, and team leadership, while serving as a senior technical resource and decision-maker on complex risks.

You will drive underwriting excellence, guide strategy, and develop a high-performing team focused on profitable growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day underwriting operations for new and renewal construction business
• Evaluate and manage risk selection, pricing, and portfolio quality
• Provide higher-level underwriting authority for complex approvals/declinations
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff; manage hiring and performance
• Improve processes, workflows, and controls to enhance efficiency and results
• Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to support business development
• Maintain strong industry relationships and stay current on market and regulatory trends
• Support department strategy, planning, and goal execution

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of construction underwriting experience, supported by strong broker and industry relationships
• Experience across admitted and non-admitted markets, with non-admitted/E&S underwriting experience strongly preferred
• 6+ years of leadership or people management experience
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting principles, coverage analysis, and risk management practices
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred

• CPCU, AU, CIC, or similar professional designation
• State insurance license(s), as applicable

Working Environment

• Hybrid
• Up to 10% travel
• Occasional extended hours based on business needs

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead strategy, influence portfolio performance, and shape a growing construction underwriting team within a collaborative specialty insurance environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.