Director of Underwriting / Program Director

Underwriting Director / Program Director

Location: Overland Park, KS — onsite, hybrid, or remote within regional proximity for leadership alignment and platform integration

The Numbers: 150K – 250K+ Total Comp (strong base + variable comp tied to portfolio and program performance; structure flexes based on leadership scope and existing book)

The Big Picture

This is a specialty insurance platform operating across dealer solutions and underwriting programs, backed by a strong balance sheet and active growth across multiple verticals. The organization is continuing to build out its underwriting leadership layer in Overland Park, aligning underwriting, program strategy, and distribution more tightly within a centralized model designed for scale.

The Mission

Step into a leadership role where you own either a defined underwriting program or a broader portfolio segment. This role exists to bring structure, profitability, and strategic direction to a growing book—while maintaining close alignment between underwriting decisions, distribution flow, and long-term performance.

The Daily Grind (The Good Kind)

• Portfolio Ownership: Oversee a book or program with full visibility into performance, profitability, and growth strategy
• Underwriting Leadership: Guide risk selection, structure deals, and maintain underwriting discipline across your segment
• Program / Segment Strategy: Shape how the business scales within your vertical while protecting long-term portfolio health
• Distribution Alignment: Maintain close coordination with broker and internal distribution channels to ensure consistent deal flow
• Team Influence: Act as a decision point for underwriting structure, mentorship, and market alignment

Your Toolkit

• The Battle Scars: 10–20+ years in underwriting, MGA, or specialty environments with exposure to program or portfolio responsibility
• Technical Mastery: Strong underwriting judgment with experience managing risk at scale
• Strategic Lens: Ability to think beyond individual deals and drive outcomes across a broader book
• Communication Edge: Comfortable operating between underwriting teams, leadership, and external partners

The Payoff

• Professional Autonomy: Real ownership over a book or program—not just participation in it
• Culture & Trajectory: Platform is actively investing in underwriting leadership, with room to expand scope, responsibility, and segment influence
• Competitive Package: 150K – 250K+ total comp with strong base plus variable upside tied directly to performance, book results, and program growth

Our Partnership Approach

Thank you for trusting Lupton Partners with your career transition. We take immense pride in our work, but our focus is always on the outcome—for both the candidates we represent and the companies we serve. If the first role we discuss isn't the perfect fit, we won't force it. Our goal is to land you in the right place, not just the next place. We also recognize that career changes—even the most exciting ones—come with a side of stress. That’s normal. We’re here to handle the heavy lifting and provide clarity at every step.

What to Expect

• The Introduction Call: This is a high-level chemistry check. We’ll dive into your history, map out your career goals, and get real about compensation and advancement targets.
• Active Searches: We’ll match your story to our clients' needs. We keep compensation targets front-and-center so nobody’s time is wasted.
• Client Submissions: It is our promise that we do not present your name or credentials to clients without clear communication and your explicit permission.
• Interview Feedback: This is where we earn our keep. Call us as soon as you hit the parking lot. If you think you fumbled a question or found a better answer ten minutes too late, let’s talk.
• Background Checks: Absolute transparency. We manage red flags together before they become "surprises."
• Offers: No surprises. We align on numbers early so the formal letter is a “green light” celebration.

Questions? Reach out anytime. Travis Lupton

Office: 913-521-3303 | Mobile: 913-231-8472

travis@luptonpartners.com