Samuel A. Fuchs
Evesham
Summary
Senior underwriting executive with 20+ years of experience leading underwriting operations, digital transformation, and revenue growth initiatives. Proven expertise in digital underwriting strategy, AI-driven automation, data analytics, P&L management, cyber and specialty insurance, and enterprise underwriting platforms. Track record of aligning technology, underwriting, and financial performance in fast-growth insurance environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
National Vice President of Underwriting
SEMSEE CORPORATION
New York
02.2022 - Current
- Built and scaled a national digital underwriting operation from concept to production, selecting and integrating underwriting platforms, policy administration systems, and data-driven risk tools to enable automated and scalable underwriting decisions.
- Developed and executed an enterprise underwriting strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives, emphasizing workflow automation, real-time risk scoring, and AI-supported underwriting models.
- Full P&L ownership for underwriting operations, including budget development, forecasting, pricing strategy, and profitability optimization across all business lines.
- Negotiated and managed strategic partnerships with over 60 insurance carriers, optimizing digital submission intake, automated underwriting rules, and straight-through processing capabilities.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with technology, product, legal, and claims teams to ensure seamless digital underwriting integration across the organization.
- Implemented KPI dashboards and real-time performance monitoring for underwriting efficiency, loss ratios, cycle times, and customer experience metrics.
- Oversaw vendor selection and performance management for underwriting technology providers, insurtech platforms, and data analytics partners.
- Reported directly to the CEO and presented underwriting performance, digital transformation progress, and profitability outcomes to the Board of Directors.
Senior Underwriter/Engagement Manager
RT SPECIALTY
Philadelphia
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Led underwriting strategy execution for specialty and complex risk accounts, leveraging data-driven risk assessment, and digital submission platforms.
- Built and maintained high-value broker relationships while introducing digital tools that improved turnaround time and underwriting accuracy.
- Executed renewal strategy, claims collaboration, and underwriting automation projects to elevate customer experience and drive operational efficiency.
P/C Insurance Producer
BOARDMAN HAMILTON COMPANY
Philadelphia
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Generated and closed commercial property and casualty insurance business.
- Implemented digital CRM and quoting workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed underwriting support, renewals, endorsements, and claims coordination.
Education
Towson University - Physics and Secondary Education
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2012
Case Western Reserve University - Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2008
Associates Degree -
The Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Digital Underwriting Strategy
- P&L Ownership and Financial Leadership
- AI-Driven Risk Assessment
- Underwriting Automation and Workflow Design
- Data Analytics and Decisioning Models
- Cyber and Specialty Insurance
- Carrier and Broker Partnerships
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Governance
- KPI Development and Performance Optimization
- Vendor and Insurtech Platform Management
- Policy Administration Systems
- Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
References
Available upon request
Timeline
National Vice President of Underwriting
SEMSEE CORPORATION
02.2022 - Current
Senior Underwriter/Engagement Manager
RT SPECIALTY
06.2019 - 02.2022
P/C Insurance Producer
BOARDMAN HAMILTON COMPANY
10.2015 - 06.2019
Towson University - Physics and Secondary Education
Towson University
Case Western Reserve University - Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Associates Degree -
The Community College of Baltimore County