Head of Commercial Underwriting
jcw groupChicago (IL)
About the role
JCW is partnering with a specialty P&C carrier that's making a serious, funded investment in its small commercial franchise. You'll own the P&L from day one, shape strategy across underwriting, pricing, and distribution, and over time stand up a dedicated team and operating model around you. Not a maintenance role. Not a functional seat. A franchise to build. What you'll own Full P&L accountability including GWP, loss ratio, combined ratio, growth Appetite, pricing direction, and underwriting framework Distribution strategy and producer segmentation Organizational build-out across a phased roadmap What they're looking for: Strong small commercial background — BOP, commercial package, CPPWorkers comp and/or commercial auto experience a significant plusP&L ownership mindset — carrier, MGA, or equivalent Track record of building, scaling, or transforming a commercial book Comfortable leading through influence before formal authority If you're interested, please apply directly or email clara.masson@jcwgroup.com with a copy of your resume.
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