Director of Underwriting

Summary

Join Nirvana, a fast-growing insurtech company modernizing commercial insurance, as their Director of Underwriting. Lead and scale multiple teams of high-performing underwriters, focusing on loss ratio performance and top-line growth. Cultivate strong relationships with agency partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Business Operations) to achieve company goals. Contribute to the development of cutting-edge underwriting systems using AI and telematic data. This role requires significant experience managing large books of commercial insurance accounts, particularly in the trucking industry, and proven team leadership skills. Nirvana offers a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Track record of managing $100M-$500M books of middle market commercial insurance accounts, specifically in trucking
• 7+ year of experience building and managing teams of underwriters and managers
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
• Thorough critical thinker who isn’t afraid to make decisions
• Self-starter who independently seeks out opportunities to learn & succeed
• Bias-to-action - you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty & stretch yourself
• Owner mentality - take accountability for your actions & results
• Successfully able to work in high-growth & ambiguous start-up environments

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and continue to scale a remote team of Underwriters and Underwriting Managers
• Ensure that UW controls are followed and make corrective actions based on the latest emergence of loss ratio performance
• Develop strong relationships with agency partners to help Nirvana achieve top line goals
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and Business Operations leaders to drive cross functional initiatives
• Contribute to the development of cutting edge underwriting systems utilizing AI and telematic data

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Unlimited PTO