Program Underwriting 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 program performance; structure flexes based on scope, existing book, and leadership depth)
The Big Picture
This is a leadership opportunity within a specialty P&C insurance platform that is actively scaling its program business across multiple verticals. Backed by a strong balance sheet and centralized underwriting operations in Overland Park, the organization is structured to support program growth with speed, discipline, and real underwriting control.
Unlike traditional carrier environments where program strategy, underwriting, and distribution are segmented, this model is built around alignment—giving program leaders direct visibility into all three.
The Mission
Own and build a defined specialty P&C underwriting program.
This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of a program—underwriting performance, distribution alignment, and long-term portfolio profitability. You are not stepping into a maintenance role; you are stepping into a position where direction, structure, and growth strategy sit directly on your shoulders.
The Daily Grind (The Good Kind)
- Program Ownership: Take full responsibility for a defined underwriting program, including performance, profitability, and growth trajectory
- Risk Leadership: Lead underwriting decisions across the program, ensuring disciplined risk selection and consistent deal structure
- Growth Strategy: Identify and execute on opportunities to scale the program in a controlled and sustainable way
- Distribution Integration: Work directly with internal and external broker channels to ensure aligned deal flow and program positioning
- Performance Oversight: Monitor program metrics, loss ratios, and portfolio health, making adjustments as needed to maintain long-term results
- Operational Alignment: Partner with underwriting operations and internal teams to ensure execution stays clean as the program scales
Your Toolkit
- The Battle Scars: 10–20+ years in specialty/commercial P&C insurance underwriting with exposure to program business or controlled portfolios
- Program Experience: Direct involvement in underwriting programs, MGAs, or niche portfolios where performance ownership was tied to outcomes
- Technical Depth: Strong underwriting judgment across complex or specialized risk segments
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to see beyond individual submissions and manage performance at the program level
- Execution Mindset: Comfortable operating in environments where you are accountable for both direction and results
The Payoff
- True Ownership: You are not inheriting a static book—you are leading and shaping a program with real influence over direction and results
- Aligned Structure: Underwriting, distribution, and decision-making sit closer together, reducing friction and allowing for faster execution
- Platform Backing: Backed by a well-capitalized specialty P&C insurance platform with infrastructure designed to support program growth
- Competitive Package: 150K – 250K+ total comp with strong base plus performance-driven upside tied directly to program results
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: High-level alignment conversation around your background, program exposure, and future direction
- Active Search Alignment: We match your experience to the right segment and program structure
- Client Submission: No submission without clear communication and your approval
- Interview Feedback: Immediate, direct feedback post-interview
- Background Checks: Full transparency throughout
- Offers: Clean, aligned offers with expectations set early
Questions? Reach out anytime. Travis Lupton
Office: 913-521-3303 | Mobile: 913-231-8472
travis@luptonpartners.com