Director of Underwriting

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking a Director of Underwriting. Summary: The Director of Underwriting is a senior leader who plays a critical role in shaping underwriting strategy, strengthening portfolio performance, and promoting disciplined, well-reasoned risk decisions within a homeowners insurance portfolio. This position balances strategic insight with day-to-day engagement, ensuring underwriting decisions support sustainable growth while adapting to a dynamic and competitive property and casualty environment. This leader is accountable for guiding and evolving underwriting operations, with a focus on process clarity, effective controls, and operational consistency. The Director of Underwriting partners closely across the organization to deliver reliable outcomes and a seamless experience for distribution partners and policyholders. A key priority is building and developing a high-caliber underwriting team by encouraging technical proficiency, sound decision-making, and a mindset centered on accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as Finance, Risk Management, or a comparable area of study; Graduate-level education is a plus
• Industry credentials (e.g., CPCU, ARM, AU, ARe, or similar designations) are highly desirable
• Extensive underwriting background of at least a decade, ideally within residential property or homeowners insurance, including a minimum of five years leading teams or managing underwriting functions
• Hands-on experience designing, refining, and governing underwriting frameworks, guidelines, and operational controls
• Demonstrated track record of building, motivating, and directing strong underwriting teams in high-volume, analytics-driven environments
• Proficiency in applying modern underwriting tools, data analytics, and external data sources to enhance risk evaluation and consistency
• Working knowledge of state-level insurance regulations, with specific insight into Florida market dynamics and compliance requirements