Head of Americas: Insurance Growth & Strategy

Posted 2 days ago

descartesunderwritingBrooklyn (NY)

Insurance Underwriters Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$180,000 - $250,000 per year

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About the role

Descartes Underwriting seeks a Head of Americas to lead the region across all lines—US reinsurance, wholesale, ART and retail—and manage Latin America, reporting to the Chief Insurance Officer. This role demands an entrepreneurial leader who combines underwriting expertise, strategic vision and the ability to scale a multi-country organization. The Americas team is distributed across multiple US states and Mexico; travel and executive collaboration are essential as you drive performance,

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