• Serve as both a leader and contributor, personally underwriting large and complex group cases while managing the day-to-day operations of the underwriting team • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of group underwriters, fostering consistency, accuracy, and professional growth • Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, policies, and processes that balance competitiveness, risk, and profitability • Partner with Sales to support new business growth, participating in finalist meetings and broker/consultant discussions as needed • Provide creative underwriting solutions that help win new accounts while protecting financial performance • Collaborate cross-functionally with Actuarial, Product, Finance, and Client Success to inform pricing strategies, renewals, and long-term client value • Review and approve escalated underwriting decisions, applying expert judgment to ensure alignment with strategy • Monitor underwriting performance and portfolio results, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions when necessary • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, and reinsurers to enhance growth opportunities and support reinsurance strategies • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the underwriting function