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Olympus Insurance Company · 1 day ago

Director of Underwriting

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Olympus Insurance Company is the premier insurance partner, providing the broadest coverage and superior service for Florida homeowners since 2007. The Director of Underwriting is a strategic, influential, and hands-on leader responsible for driving underwriting excellence, portfolio profitability, and disciplined risk selection across Olympus’s homeowners’ book of business.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Lead and evaluate the Underwriting team at both a macro (strategy, performance, portfolio health) and micro (individual decision quality, technical accuracy) level

Design, implement, and monitor underwriting policies, procedures, and controls that ensure consistency, compliance, and profitable growth

Review, analyze, and elevate underwriting decisions to ensure they align with Olympus’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives

Provide coaching, feedback, training, and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing team with strong underwriting acumen

Develop and report on underwriting key performance indicators, trends, and insights for senior leadership, recommending action plans where needed

Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Risk, Claims, Finance, Product, and Sales/Agency Management, to ensure cohesive decision-making and support for enterprise initiatives

Maintain expert knowledge of Florida P&C market trends, regulatory changes, legislative impacts, and competitive dynamics to inform underwriting strategy

Lead and support underwriting technology initiatives, including automation, third-party data integrations, and workflow enhancements

Represent Underwriting in strategic discussions, special projects, audits, and cross-department meetings

Represent Olympus at industry conferences and meetings

Qualification

Underwriting & Risk ExpertiseLeadership & Talent DevelopmentStrategic Thinking & JudgmentOperational ExcellenceAnalytical MindsetTechnology & AnalyticsFlorida Regulatory KnowledgeUnderwriting Policies DevelopmentCollaborative CommunicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline

10+ years of progressive underwriting experience, preferably in homeowners or property lines, with 5+ years in a leadership role

Demonstrated experience creating and optimizing underwriting policies, procedures, and performance controls

Proven success leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, data-driven underwriting environment

Experience leveraging technology, analytics, and third-party data to drive decision quality

Strong understanding of Florida regulatory requirements and state-specific underwriting considerations

Ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational needs

Deep understanding of property risk, mitigation strategies, and regulatory requirements

Ability to coach, mentor, and elevate technical underwriting talent

Skilled in process improvement, workflow management, and building scalable systems

Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations

Works effectively across all levels of the organization; strong relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders and agency partners

Thrives in a changing market, navigates ambiguity, and leads with confidence and clarity

Preferred

advanced degree

Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, AU, or ARe

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

401(k) with up company match

Paid Time Off to include annual PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off

Education Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities

Wellness Lunch N Learns

Employee perks such as pet insurance, discount programs, and a welcoming office environment

Company

Olympus Insurance Company

Comprehensive homeowners insurance coverage, excellence in customer service, and speedy, courteous claims handling is a hallmark of the Olympus brand.

Founded in 2007

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA

51-200 employees