Head of Delegated Authority and Programs at ICW Group

Compensation

$210,000 – $682,500/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified

Description

ICW Group is seeking a Head of Delegated Authority and Programs to strategically design, build, and lead their delegated authority and program business. This role involves sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, onboarding, and governing third-party program partnerships (MGAs/MGUs/Program Administrators) across specialty lines of business. The successful candidate will balance entrepreneurial growth with disciplined underwriting, actuarial, compliance, and audit rigor, focusing on scalable infrastructure, controls, and team development.

Required Skills

Delegated Authority
Programs
Underwriting
Actuarial
Compliance
Audit
Negotiating
Contract Negotiation
Portfolio Management
Risk Management
Financial Acumen
Loss Ratios
Rate Adequacy
Reserving
Reinsurance Structures
Relationship Management
Executive Communication
Verbal and Written Communication

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of progressive experience in the property & casualty insurance industry, with at least 5 years directly managing delegated authority, MGA/MGU, or program business.
Demonstrated success building or scaling a delegated authority or programs unit, including partner sourcing, contract negotiation, and portfolio management.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or CIC.
Existing network of MGA/MGU, and broker relationships in the specialty marketplace.
Experience building a delegated authority function within a new or growing specialty carrier or MGA platform.