Director, Non-Admitted

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Job Description:

The Director of Non‑Admitted is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the non‑admitted business.  This start-up business will expand the value proposition of GuideOne’s Core admitted businesses in Religious Institutions and Non-Profit & Human Services into non-admitted products and services.  This role manages the Non-Admitted P&L and financial results, including all production and underwriting activities to ensure profitable and sustainable growth of the business.

Work Arrangement:

• Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.

Accountabilities:

Strategic & Portfolio Leadership

• Development and execution of non-admitted strategy and capabilities to ensure profitable and sustainable growth in non-admitted

• Oversight of the non‑admitted business portfolio, monitoring book quality, mix of business, and key performance metrics to ensure underwriting profitability and achievement of financial objectives.

• Manages or influences all aspects of non‑admitted operations and process, including underwriting, technology, claims, risk control, actuarial, finance, data, and QA capabilities.

• Collaborates with Product, Distribution, and others to develop compelling value proposition and deliver capabilities, including products and services, needed to profitably capture target growth.

• Ensures the health of the portfolio through responsible delegation of authority, creation of underwriting appetite and guidelines, and leverage of feedback loops including claims activity and QA results.

• Effectively communicates portfolio performance, health, trends, and opportunities across the organization.

• Collaborates with Distribution and Core underwriting leadership to develop and execute non-admitted distribution strategy, including management of key agent and broker relationships.

• Builds and strengthens internal and external relationships to identify and drive new non‑admitted business opportunities.

• Partner with Marketing and Distribution to ensure effective marketing of non-admitted capabilities and value proposition.

• As book grows, recruit and manage dedicated underwriting team driving profitable growth of segment.

• Identifies training needs, facilitates learning opportunities, and provides mentoring to strengthen team capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Insurance Institute of America (IIA), or related professional designation preferred.

• In‑depth experience and knowledge of the surplus lines commercial insurance market and regulatory compliance requirements, including applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

• Active surplus lines license or ability to obtain one shortly after hire.

• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive effective resolutions.

• Broad understanding of P&C insurance practices, processes, and regulations.

• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage high work volume and tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in data analytics and Excel to support portfolio objectives, underwriting decisions, and corporate initiatives.

Pay Range:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $140,000 - $185,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location

Benefits:

We are proud to offer our full-time regular employees a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members

• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary

• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance

• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs

• Wellness incentives

• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off

• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions

• Educational assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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