VP of Insurance Underwriting (Hybrid Jacksonville)
kforceJacksonville (FL)
VP of Insurance Underwriting (Hybrid Jacksonville)
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kforceJacksonville (FL)
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Manager
About the role
Kforce has a client in need of a VP of Insurance Underwriting in Jacksonville, FL. This role will work within a hybrid schedule with some in office days required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop underwriting professionals through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
- Establish team objectives and support execution of business and operational goals
- Oversee risk assessment, pricing decisions, and policy review activities to ensure quality and consistency
- Monitor underwriting performance metrics and implement strategies to improve profitability and portfolio results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience, service delivery, and business growth
- Manage relationships with brokers, partners, and key stakeholders to support retention and new business initiatives
- Review and approve complex account decisions while providing guidance on underwriting authority
- Contribute to process improvement efforts, regulatory compliance initiatives, and operational best practices
- Partner with leadership to identify emerging risks, support product enhancements, and improve underwriting strategies
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture aligned with organizational values
- Prepare and present business results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced insurance industry designations or progress toward certification preferred 10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting, claims, product development, or related experience 8+ years of leadership experience managing underwriting or insurance operations teams
- Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing principles, policy interpretation, and coverage analysis
- Experience driving business performance, profitability, and operational improvements
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Experience collaborating across business functions to achieve strategic objectives
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note:
Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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