VP, Underwriting - Religious Organizations | Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

The Vice President, Religious Organizations, GuideOne, leads the overall operational strategy, profit and loss and execution of the GuideOne Religious Organizations (RO) business unit. This executive role is responsible for all aspects of the success of the RO business including the Operating Plan, business development, talent management, product development, and underwriting execution. They will be an active member of The underwriting leadership team participating in the significant value creation efforts of the organization.

• Accountable for the profit and loss of the RO GuideOne underwriting unit, achieving the results committed to in the Operating Plan.
• Partners closely with The Mutual Group and GuideOne leadership teams to develop an Operating Plan that delivers profitable growth for GuideOne and value creation for The Mutual Group. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on the market landscape, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities
• Manages all direct underwriting resources for the RO business and is responsible for the talent development strategy and execution for the team.
• Defines underwriting appetite and standards for the business, ensuring effective execution, alignment with underwriting guidelines, and adherence to granted underwriting authority. Requires strong expertise in RO specific exposures such as abuse, commercial property, and general liability.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance to ensure adequate back-end validation of effective underwriting execution, addressing issues as needed and supporting healthy feedback loops on performance and expectations
• Directs product strategy and roadmap for the RO business. Ensures that product is appropriate for market conditions and business objectives. Partners with the Product team to maintain adherence to applicable rules and regulations and filing state regulatory reports.
• Uses industry knowledge and relationships to identify, attract and retain opportunities and relationships that align with our profit and growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain disciplined, productive, and profitable relationships with key decision makers. Delivers a consistent message to relating to the value of doing business with the company.
• Analyzes, reports on and prudently reacts to business performance, market conditions, program results, risk exposure, etc. to TMG and GuideOne leadership. Maintains knowledge of competitive carriers’ best practices and market intelligence.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains department budget. Monitors/manages expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary and operational constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, ARM) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial underwriting, with demonstrated success in portfolio management and strategic initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in underwriting tools, automation technologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead change and drive innovation in underwriting processes and systems.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing underwriting talent.
• Deep understanding of commercial underwriting principles, particularly in niche segments such as Masters and Gaps.
• Familiarity with product strategy frameworks and segment-driven underwriting.
• Knowledge of AI applications, automation, and authority structures in underwriting.

Compensation:

• $200,000 - $250,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits:

We are proud to offer 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

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