Underwriting Program Manager/MGA CEO
Underwriting Program Manager/MGA CEO
Location: This position is fully remote.
Compensation: $200,000+ base salary, bonus, and equity.
About the Role
This opportunity is with a private, independent business with strong backing, offering start-up funding, infrastructure, risk capital, and A+ rated paper to entrepreneurial insurance talent. The role offers guidance and support for experienced Underwriting Program Managers interested in launching their own MGA. The ideal candidate will bring a profitable niche program and a strong background in exposure trends, underwriting, insurance policy forms, regulatory filings, and legal and financial matters. The position is particularly suited for those with a strong interest in Allied Health, Professional Liability, Builders Risk, Surety, or Sports & Entertainment.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and ensure adherence to detailed underwriting guidelines.
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Evaluate the quality of risks and make informed underwriting decisions.
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Take responsibility for the financial performance of the program book of business.
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Lead, develop, and mentor a team of underwriters.
Experience
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Proven ability to collaborate closely with back-office functions like actuarial, claims, and loss control, and successfully navigate operating structures.
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Expertise in underwriting with a record of profitability.
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An excellent reputation in the market.
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Strong entrepreneurial mindset.
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Proficiency in using state-of-the-art technology solutions to capture and analyze diverse data elements.
Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary of $200,000+
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Bonus potential
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Equity opportunities