• Lead strategy for the manufacturing market segment and workers’ compensation line of business, including risk appetite, underwriting guidelines, tools, and book management • Develop and execute short- and long-term plans to drive growth, enhance specialization, and manage profitability in the manufacturing and workers’ compensation portfolios • Direct the Manufacturing Underwriting project plan, coordinating with underwriting, risk management, and claims to set objectives, track progress, and ensure accountability • Collaborate with agency partners to understand market conditions, prioritize needs, and identify opportunities for differentiation • Enhance underwriting expertise through training, guidelines, and consultative support • Analyze portfolio performance, monitor market trends, and implement proactive strategies to maintain profitability and drive growth • Partner across segments to manage workers’ compensation performance and uncover profitable growth opportunities beyond core markets, supported by data analysis and underwriting direction • Recommend strategic or tactical changes based on competitive intelligence, industry trends, and regulatory developments • Identify and implement underwriting controls, tools, and risk appetite guidelines in collaboration with product, field marketing, and industry practices teams • Review and approve complex accounts outside of field authority; place facultative reinsurance when necessary to safeguard financial integrity • Propose pricing strategies in alignment with company goals through collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, FP&A, and commercial leadership • Manage cross-functional projects to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce expenses within the segment and line of business