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Hippo Insurance

Director, Program Business

Austin, TX · On-site

... management, and allocation of catastrophe capacity. A key strategic part of the role is ... Collaborate with Finance and Operation to ensure account reconciliation, including review and ...

SageSure

Director Data Science

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Director, Data Science ... Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Program, and Operations to understand ...

Bamboo Insurance

Senior State Manager

Midvale, UT · On-site

$160K/yr

... operations, technology, carrier partners, and reinsurance to build and scale profitable state books ... Manage catastrophe and portfolio risk across wildfire, hurricane, and convective-storm perils ...

Bamboo Insurance

Senior State Manager

Midvale, UT · On-site

$160K/yr

... operations, technology, carrier partners, and reinsurance to build and scale profitable state books ... Manage catastrophe and portfolio risk across wildfire, hurricane, and convective-storm perils ...

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How much do director catastrophe operation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director catastrophe operation in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director catastrophe operation?

A Director of Catastrophe Operations is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the preparation, response, and recovery efforts related to large-scale disasters, such as natural catastrophes or major incidents. They develop strategies, coordinate teams, and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently during emergencies. This role often involves working closely with insurance companies, emergency management agencies, and other stakeholders to minimize losses and restore operations as quickly as possible. Directors also review post-event outcomes to improve future disaster response plans.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director catastrophe operation?

To thrive as a Director of Catastrophe Operations, you need deep expertise in risk management, disaster response planning, and insurance operations, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with catastrophe modeling software, claims management systems, and certifications like CPCU or AIC are highly valued. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are essential for coordinating teams and stakeholder responses under pressure. These skills ensure effective risk mitigation, rapid response, and seamless recovery during catastrophic events.

What are the primary challenges faced by a director catastrophe operation and how are they typically addressed?

A Director of Catastrophe Operations often faces the challenge of coordinating rapid, large-scale responses to unpredictable and high-pressure disaster situations. This requires strong leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams spread across various locations. To address these challenges, directors rely on robust disaster response protocols, regular training exercises, and clear communication channels with both internal teams and external partners. Building resilience through proactive planning and fostering a culture of adaptability are also key strategies for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Director Catastrophe Operation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Senior Reinsurance Underwriting Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site, Remote

United Fire & Casualty Company
Insurance Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about United Fire & Casualty Companyexternal

$96K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

UFG is currently hiring a Senior Reinsurance Underwriting Manager who is responsible for leading a team of Reinsurance Underwriters while directly managing a profitable book of U.S. reinsurance business, ensuring disciplined risk selection, pricing, and portfolio performance in line with company strategy and underwriting standards.
The ideal candidate is collaborative by nature and possesses a strong grasp of industry business practices, with the ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships with brokers and ceding companies.
The Assumed Reinsurance business is a key component in our strategy to grow and create economic value. The team supporting assumed reinsurance is comprised of senior leaders and experienced professionals acting together to selectively underwrite business that offers a material contribution toward our corporate performance goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Reinsurance Underwriters, providing technical guidance, feedback, and career development support.
  • Ensure underwriting practices comply with internal guidelines, regulatory requirements, and rating agency expectations, including documentation quality, file audits, and adherence to internal controls
  • Oversee team workflow, capacity, and service standards to ensure timely quote turnaround, high-quality underwriting analysis, and consistent broker/client experience across the portfolio.
  • Lead the underwriting process for a portfolio of treaty submissions. Following our general process for underwriting reinsurance treaties, this person will lead the analysis and due diligence and will be a key contributor to growing the treaty portfolio.
  • Function as a senior underwriter on key accounts. The Senior Reinsurance Underwriting Manager will function as the lead underwriter on important treaty reinsurance accounts.
  • Review, price, and structure complex new and renewal treaty opportunities using actuarial models, exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling output, and qualitative judgment. Partner closely with actuaries, catastrophe modelers, claims, finance, operations, and legal/wordings to evaluate opportunities, structure solutions, and ensure accurate contract documentation and data quality.
  • Build, manage, and expand relationships with key brokers and ceding companies, leading negotiations of treaty terms, structures, and pricing while representing the company as a trusted risk partner in the market.
  • Monitor portfolio performance using KPIs such as premium growth, hit ratios, combined ratios, rate change, and aggregate/catastrophe accumulations; implement actions to improve profitability where needed.
  • Maintain awareness of US market trends, competitor behavior, and emerging risks; communicate relevant insights to senior management and incorporate them into underwriting tactics.
  • Support or lead special projects such as new product development, expansion into new segments or territories (including selected non-US markets), underwriting process improvements, and automation/analytics initiatives.
  • Provide portfolio and account updates to senior management, including pipeline visibility, production and rate change trends, large-loss and catastrophe impacts, and forward-looking views on market conditions.

Job Specifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
  • Graduate degree in business or quantitative discipline (e.g. MBA, Financial Engineering, Economics, etc.)

Experience:
  • 15+ years in underwriting treaty reinsurance. 5+ years of experience leading or mentoring underwriters, with demonstrated ability to manage performance and develop talent.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and implementing strategic plans
  • History of communicating complex findings to non-technical executive leadership
  • Proven track record underwriting U.S. P&C treaty business, including portfolio management responsibility and exposure to catastrophe-exposed property and casualty lines.
  • Experience building and managing broker and client relationships, including leading treaty negotiations and representing the company at market meetings, audits, and industry conferences.
  • Prior exposure to, or direct responsibility for, international or multi-territory treaty portfolios (e.g., London market, Bermuda, Europe, or Latin America) is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • The successful candidate will be a proven leader.
  • The successful candidate understands what makes a financial impact on our business:
    • Knowledge and understanding of insurance industry products, services, and business practices
    • Knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced in the P&C insurance business.
    • Deep understanding of treaty reinsurance structures (quota share, surplus, excess of loss, aggregate, catastrophe), wordings, and common clauses, with the ability to identify and negotiate key terms and conditions.
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including comfort working with large datasets, actuarial pricing output, catastrophe models, and portfolio management tools to inform underwriting decision.
    • Solid knowledge of US regulatory and rating-agency considerations relevant to assumed reinsurance, with awareness of how capital, solvency, and accounting frameworks affect underwriting strategy.
  • The successful candidate has personal traits:
    • Self-motivated, collaborative, creative, and diligent
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to speak publicly and build the UFG brand

Working Conditions:
  • Remote (USA) or Cedar Rapids office.
  • General office environment with travel to industry events, reinsurance audits and broker visits. Occasional overseas travel.

Pay Transparency Statement:
UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $193,573 - $255,243 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data.
In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
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