<h3>SUMMARY</h3><p>The <strong>Program Business Development Manager </strong>is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and advancing new delegated underwriting authority program opportunities. This role requires deep understanding of portfolio-level underwriting performance, program structure, and risk management to ensure new opportunities align with the organization’s risk appetite and profitability targets. The position plays a critical role in assessing program administrators, evaluating underwriting discipline and historical performance, and developing comprehensive business cases (PARs) to support executive decision-making. The role works cross-functionally to move vetted opportunities through the pipeline and into successful implementation. </p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong> include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p><ul> <li>Identify and evaluate new program opportunities through market relationships, brokers, and program administrators. </li> <li>Conduct initial screening of opportunities to assess strategic alignment, underwriting appetite, portfolio fit, target segments, and distribution approach. </li> <li>Lead due diligence of program administrators, including evaluation of underwriting practices, portfolio performance, operational capabilities, governance, reporting, claims practices, and third-party relationships. </li> <li>Assess administrator alignment with carrier expectations and identify risks related to underwriting discipline, adverse selection, and sustainable growth. </li> <li>Evaluate program opportunities from a portfolio underwriting perspective, including class mix, exposure profiles, rate adequacy, pricing strategy, profitability outlook, volatility, concentration risk, diversification benefits, and forms utilization. </li> <li>Partner with actuarial and underwriting teams to validate assumptions and ensure programs align with enterprise risk appetite and return thresholds. </li> <li>Develop Program Assessment Reports, including financial projections, profitability analysis, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, program profiles, and implementation steps.</li> <li>Translate complex underwriting and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership review and approval. </li> <li>Manage program opportunities through the full pipeline lifecycle, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and strategic priorities. </li> <li>Support implementation and transition of approved programs by driving cross-functional alignment, developing execution plans, and ensuring launch readiness.</li> </ul><h3>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE </h3><p><i>Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree</i>.</p><ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business or a related field is required. </li> <li>Advanced industry certification such as CPCU, ARE, et al are preferred.</li> <li> <strong>Minimum ten (10) years of Property and Casualty</strong>