VP – DIC Earthquake Business Unit Leader
| Company | Ryan Specialty |
|---|---|
| Location | California, USA, Tennessee, USA |
| Salary | $180000 – $225000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, with significant focus on Earthquake and DIC
- 5+ years in a leadership or management role within underwriting operations
- Proven track record in underwriting strategy, risk assessment, and team leadership
- Underwriting Strategy
- Catastrophe Risk Modeling
- Risk Assessment & Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Broker & Client Relations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
Responsibilities
- Set and execute the strategic direction for the Earthquake underwriting department in alignment with business goals
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of underwriters to ensure performance excellence, professional development, and goal achievement
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence within the underwriting team
- Collaborate with senior leadership on broader business strategies, portfolio management, and market positioning
- Underwrite and provide final authority on complex DIC/Earthquake risks
- Evaluate submissions based on geographic exposures, financials, loss history, and catastrophe modeling tools
- Ensure underwriting decisions align with company risk appetite, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
- Partner with risk management teams to identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks
- Develop, refine, and implement underwriting policies and coverage strategies that reflect market needs and opportunities
- Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to keep our offerings competitive
- Support new business development initiatives and contribute to the expansion of our earthquake and DIC product suite
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key partners to drive growth and retention
- Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex underwriting queries
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and public forums to enhance visibility and promote underwriting capabilities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal underwriting standards
- Monitor and report on underwriting performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
- Lead initiatives to optimize underwriting processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced certifications (CPCU, ARM) preferred