SageSure · 6 days ago
Sr. Director Commercial Underwriting
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expSageSure is a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Commercial Underwriting to shape and advance their commercial property strategy. This pivotal leadership role involves setting underwriting vision, ensuring operational excellence, and developing a high-performing team across Commercial Property lines.
Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Set the underwriting vision and strategy in collaboration with executive leadership and align team priorities to meet profitability, growth, and customer experience goals
Lead and manage a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous development
Oversee underwriting guidelines and pricing models, ensuring decisions are data-driven, analytically sound, and aligned with company objectives and regulatory standards
Drive innovation in underwriting policies, workflows, and automation in partnership with product, actuarial, and technology teams
Utilize reporting tools and data analysis to monitor portfolio performance, evaluate risk trends, and lead strategy shifts based on business needs and market changes
Own portfolio management by proactively shaping product and pricing recommendations that ensure competitiveness and profitability, and partner with Sales on deeper agency management strategies to strengthen producer relationships
Serve as an escalation point for complex underwriting issues and mentor senior underwriters in technical and decision-making acumen
Actively monitor and interpret market and competitor trends, adjusting strategies to capitalize on opportunities or mitigate risks
Lead cross-functional projects and represent underwriting in product launches, technology rollouts, or operational transformations
Continuously evaluate underwriting processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced customer experience
Champion a strong compliance culture and ensure consistent adherence to underwriting guidelines, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
Cultivate relationships with key brokers, producers, and agency partners to support growth and service standards
Qualification
Required
12+ years of underwriting experience in Commercial Property lines with at least 5 years in underwriting leadership
Deep expertise in middle market commercial property insurance, including risk analysis, catastrophe modeling, coverage structuring, and state-specific underwriting nuances (Florida experience highly preferred; experience across multiple states a strong plus)
Demonstrated success managing portfolios requiring customized policy terms/conditions, larger property schedules and values, and more complex underwriting and pricing analyses
Proven ability to lead and develop underwriters at various levels, including technical mentoring and performance coaching
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and tools to make risk decisions, portfolio recommendations, and pricing strategies
Track record of implementing process improvements, underwriting policies, or technology solutions
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and experience partnering with other departments
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and underwriting systems/tools
Preferred
CPCU and or Property/Casualty Insurance Agent
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness allowance
Paid volunteer time off
A matching 401K plan
And more
Company
SageSure
SageSure offers property and casualty insurance solutions tailored for homeowners in regions prone to natural catastrophes.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$900MKey Investors
Wintrust FinancialAres ManagementCitizens Bank
2025-07-11Debt Financing· $100M
2023-05-16Private Equity· $250M
2023-03-28Debt Financing· $50M
Leadership Team
Terrence McLean
Co-Founder, President, and CEO
C
Colin Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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