Opportunity Triage & Portfolio Gatekeeping (Core Focus) Lead initial evaluation of all new program submissions, acting as the central triage function for the Programs portfolio Assess strategic fit, underwriting quality, structure, and economics relative to portfolio needs and risk appetite Identify key risks, structural concerns (e.g., CAT aggregation, selection bias, limits, price, compressed layers), and diligence priorities Produce concise 1-2 page evaluation memos and deal snapshots for leadership forums Establish consistent "go / caution / no-go" frameworks for opportunity filtering 2. Portfolio Strategy & Capacity Deployment Evaluate opportunities in the context of portfolio composition, diversification, and accumulation management Support disciplined allocation of capacity toward highest-risk-adjusted-return opportunities Highlight portfolio gaps, concentration risks, and strategic growth areas Provide input into annual and forward-looking portfolio strategy 3. Targeted Origination & Market Engagement Drive a focused origination approach aligned to priority segments and strategic themes. Support conference strategy (e.g., Target Markets, WSIA) with a clear targeting framework Maintain a structured view of priority partners and target segments 4. Deal Framing & Internal Alignment Translate external opportunities into clear internal business cases Prepare concise deal summaries outlining structure, economics, key risks, and strategic rationale Align early with underwriting, actuarial, and CUO leadership to shape opportunities prior to full diligence Act as the central conduit between market-facing activity and underwriting decision-making 5.