Director - Underwriting, Religious Markets

**This is a HYBRID position that requires in office days Tuesday-Thursday at one of our office locations below: Merrill, WI (preferred location) Milwaukee, WI Madison, WI Mechanicsburg, PA We will also consider fully remote for candidates who are not within commuting distance to one of our offices. Drive results. Lead teams. Strengthen a specialized market. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Underwriting Director to lead our Religious Markets segment. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, building strong distribution relationships, and developing underwriting talent within a specialized and evolving market. Primary Responsibilities Lead Profitable Growth Execution Direct underwriting teams to achieve established production and growth objectives while maintaining strong underwriting discipline Monitor and manage portfolio performance, including growth, retention, and profitability Develop and Lead Underwriting Talent Build and develop a team of underwriters aligned to business objectives Establish clear expectations, drive accountability, and strengthen underwriting capability Manage Key Broker Relationships Maintain and expand relationships with broker partners and distribution sources Support new business development and retention through consistent market engagement Provide Underwriting Leadership Guide decision-making on risk selection, pricing, and coverage structure Ensure consistency with underwriting standards and business strategy Oversee Complex Business Manage underwriting activities for large schedules, complex risks, and program business Ensure sound judgment and disciplined execution across all account types Qualifications Demonstrated experience leading production-focused underwriting teams with a track record of achieving growth and profitability objectives Strong underwriting background, including complex risks, large accounts, and/or program business Established relationships within the broker and distribution community Ability to balance growth objectives with risk selection and underwriting discipline Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills Proven ability to operate effectively in a results-driven environment What Sets This Role Apart Direct impact on business performance and underwriting results Leadership responsibility for both talent and portfolio outcomes Opportunity to influence strategy and execution within a specialized market segment High level of interaction with broker partners and senior leadership Who We’re Looking For A leader who: Takes ownership of results and accountability Brings both technical underwriting expertise and market perspective Can align team performance, structure, and execution to business goals Builds credibility with brokers and internal stakeholders through consistent delivery