Underwriting Optimization Lead

Summary

Join Coalition, a leading Active Insurance provider, as a highly technical Underwriting professional. This fully remote role supports and optimizes our global underwriting efforts in Cyber and Executive Risk. You will develop and enforce underwriting standards, monitor performance, collaborate with internal teams, and identify automation opportunities. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Cyber, Tech E&O, MPL, and ER underwriting, strong analytical and collaborative skills, and excellent communication abilities. Coalition offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of deep knowledge of Cyber, Tech E&O, MPL, and ER underwriting, including understanding of risk assessments, policy structuring, and market trends
• Strong collaboration for working across teams, building consensus, and driving initiatives forward
• In-depth experience in identifying and implementing automation opportunities within underwriting processes, with strong understanding of product, tooling, and underwriting workflows
• Excellent communication with ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enforcement of global underwriting standards, best practices, and underwriting authority levels
• Optimize performance by monitoring and enforcing audit criteria to ensure underwriting quality and consistency
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain profitability across all segments, ensuring underwriting practices align with performance standards
• Foster active engagement with Underwriting Leaders by working together on referrals, escalations, and continuously improving processes to ensure alignment and superior outcomes
• Work with Product and cross-functional teams to identify and implement automation opportunities that streamline underwriting processes and improve efficiency

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
• Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more)!
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• This position is fully remote