Director, Commercial Lines Underwriting Date: Jul 16, 2025 Location: Webster, MA, US Company: MAPFRE As the **Director of Commercial Lines** , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and operational excellence of our Commercial Lines Department. Through dynamic leadership and collaboration with Underwriting Managers and Product teams, you’ll drive innovation in underwriting systems and procedures to enhance performance and efficiency. You’ll foster strong agency relationships, ensuring agents maintain profitable books of business while promoting competitive products that support sustainable growth. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact team, champion talent development, and represent the department across internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry forums. If you're a seasoned underwriting leader with a passion for driving results and developing future-ready teams, we invite you to bring your expertise to MAPFRE Insurance and help shape the future of commercial insurance. **Director of Commercial Lines – Lead with Impact and Innovation** Are you ready to shape the future of commercial insurance? Join MAPFRE Insurance as our Director of Commercial Lines, where you'll drive strategy, lead high-performing teams, and influence industry direction. **What You’ll Do** + **Lead with Vision** : Provide strategic and operational direction to the Commercial Lines Department, guiding Underwriting Managers and collaborating with Product and Underwriting teams. + **Optimize Performance** : Champion the development and implementation of underwriting systems and procedures that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. + **Strengthen Agency Partnerships** : Build and maintain strong relationships with our agency force, supporting profitable growth and ensuring alignment with market objectives. + **Drive Profitability & Growth** : Oversee product competitiveness and profitability across all lines of business, ensuring sustainable expansion. + **Develop Future Leaders** : Lead hiring, training, and career development initiatives to build a skilled, future-ready team. + **Represent with Influence** : Serve as the department’s ambassador across internal teams, external partners, vendors, and industry forums. **What You Bring** + **Experience & Expertise** : 9+ years in commercial lines underwriting, including leadership roles. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred + **Technical Mastery** : Deep knowledge of rate setting, class plan development, underwriting procedures, premium audit, and product innovation + **Leadership Excellence** : Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex operations, and drive strategic initiatives _Thank you for considering MAPFRE Insurance as part of your career journey._ _We're proud to be rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. We offer property and casualty insurance, working with over 3,000 independent agents and brokers in 11 states._ _If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at_ _talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com_ _._ _We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer._ **Nearest Major Market:** Worcester **Job Segment:** Recruiting, Call Center, Underwriter, Manager, Human Resources, Customer Service, Insurance, Management Apply now »