<h3>Position Summary</h3>The Product Head – Hazmat Transportation Program is responsible for the overall underwriting strategy, profitability, operational performance, and growth of a nationally recognized Hazmat Trucking insurance program. This leader will align underwriting talent, carrier capital, distribution relationships, and operational resources to deliver sustainable underwriting results and profitable growth.<br><br>Reporting to executive leadership, the Product Head serves as the subject matter expert and strategic leader for the Hazmat product portfolio, ensuring alignment with carrier appetite, portfolio objectives, and business plans. The role provides leadership to a team of underwriters and support staff while serving as the primary liaison between brokers, carrier partners, operations, actuarial, compliance, and executive stakeholders.<br><br>The ideal candidate is a highly respected insurance professional with deep expertise in Hazmat Transportation, Commercial Auto, Environmental Risks, Wholesale Distribution, Program Business, and Non-Admitted/E&amp;S insurance. This individual must be collaborative, strategic, and capable of building strong internal and external partnerships while fostering a culture of teamwork and cross-selling across the organization.<br><br>Location: Denver, CO or Chicago, IL preferred; Open to remote for the right candidate if located outside of these areas.<h3>What will your job entail?</h3><p><u><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></u></p><div><h3>Drive Product Underwriting Strategy &amp; Portfolio Performance</h3><ul><li><p>Define and execute underwriting strategy for the Hazmat Transportation product in alignment with carrier appetite, premium goals, profitability targets, and growth objectives.</p></li><li><p>Manage the performance and profitability of a large book of business within a specialized Hazmat program with an established reputation in the marketplace.</p></li><li><p>Monitor portfolio metrics including premium growth, new business production, renewal retention, loss ratio, rate adequacy, geographic concentration, and overall portfolio health.</p></li><li><p>Oversee underwriting authority standards, referrals, compliance requirements, and risk selection practices.</p></li><li><p>Evaluate opportunities for product enhancements, geographic expansion, and program growth initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Participate in product filings and regulatory initiatives that support future expansion strategies.</p></li><li><p>Partner with actuarial and analytics resources to evaluate performance trends and pricing effectiveness.</p></li></ul><h3>Lead Underwriting Operations &amp; Team Development</h3><ul><li><p>Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to a team of approximately 11 Underwriters and 2 Customer Service Representatives.</p></li><li><p>Manage day-to-day underwriting operations while promoting consistency, accountability, and underwriting excellence.</p></li><li><p>Support complex underwriting decisions