Drives distribution partner acquisition and profitable new business growth within assigned territory. Collaborates with Executive Portfolio Underwriter and Portfolio Underwriting team partners in alignment with retention goals and to ensure coordinated communication with distribution partners. Applies advanced level Underwriting, Sales, and Distribution Management skills to support overall book management.   • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending new distribution partners and ensures that partner goals and strategies are in line with the company's overarching objectives. • Oversees the initial training and ongoing education of agency partners on systems, processes, appetite, and underwriting criteria. • Facilitates comprehensive performance evaluations and book reviews with distribution partners, focusing on key metrics such as sales targets, risk quality, profitability, and compliance. • Analyzes new business submissions, determines acceptability of renewal risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make profitable underwriting decisions. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing. Consults and negotiates with agents to package appropriate solutions to meet the needs of the insured while ensuring profitable outcomes for BFM. • Collaborates with Portfolio Underwriters to maintain a healthy book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes, risk size, and complexity. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews. • Prepares reports to management concerning quality, quantity, and profitability of risks renewed and non-renewals. • Serves as consultant to less experienced Portfolio and Sales Underwriters in areas of subject matter expertise. • Consults with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

Drives distribution partner acquisition and profitable new business growth within assigned territory. Collaborates with Executive Portfolio Underwriter and Portfolio Underwriting team partners in alignment with retention goals and to ensure coordinated communication with distribution partners. Applies advanced level Underwriting, Sales, and Distribution Management skills to support overall book management.   • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending new distribution partners and ensures that partner goals and strategies are in line with the company's overarching objectives. • Oversees the initial training and ongoing education of agency partners on systems, processes, appetite, and underwriting criteria. • Facilitates comprehensive performance evaluations and book reviews with distribution partners, focusing on key metrics such as sales targets, risk quality, profitability, and compliance. • Analyzes new business submissions, determines acceptability of renewal risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make profitable underwriting decisions. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing. Consults and negotiates with agents to package appropriate solutions to meet the needs of the insured while ensuring profitable outcomes for BFM. • Collaborates with Portfolio Underwriters to maintain a healthy book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes, risk size, and complexity. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews. • Prepares reports to management concerning quality, quantity, and profitability of risks renewed and non-renewals. • Serves as consultant to less experienced Portfolio and Sales Underwriters in areas of subject matter expertise. • Consults with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director, Technology Strategy & Enablement to lead a matrix technology team. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of technology, and a proven track record in managing complex systems and processes. They will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, implementing innovative solutions, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.   - Technology Strategy Development: Lead the development of technology strategies aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives. This involves analyzing market trends, assessing technological opportunities and risks, and collaborating with senior leadership to define strategic technology initiatives. - Technology Enablement: Enabling the organization to leverage technology effectively to achieve its strategic goals. Including the evaluation of emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation, and implementing technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. - Technology: Demonstrates a mastery of the technology landscape including application architectures spanning web API’s, middleware, and data layers. - Matrix Team Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the multiple technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operating unit, software development & data development teams, and other groups to understand business requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful integration with existing systems and processes. - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, business units, and external partners, to understand requirements, priorities, and emerging technology trends. - Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices, and evaluate their potential to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Vendor | Procurement Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors, work closely with internal procurement team, and various other partners. - Security and Compliance: Enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's information assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risks and ensure the availability and integrity of critical systems and data. - Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to technology operations, proactively addressing potential issues, and ensuring the resilience and reliability of critical systems and services

Develops regional and local Business Strategic, Tactical and Operational plans. Executes Action Plans leading to the accomplishment of Company goals.  Develops deep agency relationships and represents the Company locally, regionally and on a national basis.  Partners with Sr. Management of the Company and Regional Companies as required to drive both growth and profitability.  Participate in the development of Marine and Property strategic and tactical plans based on company plans, technological advances, and corporate plans.  Will work within limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Focus will be on complex property, marine risks and programs that will drive profitable growth. 1. Builds superior distribution partnerships with agents and brokers. Develops and implements sales plans to leverage profitable business growth. 2. Analyzes applications, determines acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make the appropriate underwriting decisions. 3. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing. 4. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others. 5. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. 6. Develops a diverse book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes of business, risk size and complexity. 7. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review. 8. Assists in the management of the Inland Marine and Property business to achieve the goals and objectives established. Ensures continued profitable growth. 9. May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities. 10. Collaborates with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. Provides assistance to underwriters requiring referrals due to the authority levels. 11. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews. 12. Collaborates with Regional Companies in developing regional inland marine and property business plans. 13. Assists with product development in creation of innovative products and service to introduce to the market. 14. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Finance and Claims to driver profitable results and develops program opportunities. 15. Demonstrates the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Develops regional and local Business Strategic, Tactical and Operational plans. Executes Action Plans leading to the accomplishment of Company goals.  Develops deep agency relationships and represents the Company locally, regionally and on a national basis.  Partners with Sr. Management of the Company and Regional Companies as required to drive both growth and profitability.  Participate in the development of Marine and Property strategic and tactical plans based on company plans, technological advances, and corporate plans.  Will work within limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Focus will be on complex property, marine risks and programs that will drive profitable growth.   1. Builds superior distribution partnerships with agents and brokers. Develops and implements sales plans to leverage profitable business growth. 2. Analyzes applications, determines acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make the appropriate underwriting decisions. 3. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing. 4. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others. 5. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. 6. Develops a diverse book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes of business, risk size and complexity. 7. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review. 8. Assists in the management of the Inland Marine and Property business to achieve the goals and objectives established. Ensures continued profitable growth. 9. May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities. 10. Collaborates with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. Provides assistance to underwriters requiring referrals due to the authority levels. 11. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews. 12. Collaborates with Regional Companies in developing regional inland marine and property business plans. 13. Assists with product development in creation of innovative products and service to introduce to the market. 14. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Finance and Claims to driver profitable results and develops program opportunities. 15. Demonstrates the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.