Robert Pizarro
Chief Underwriting Officer & General Counsel | Specialty & Professional Lines | MGA/MGU Leadership | Product Strategy | Regulatory & Governance
- Role
- Chief Underwriting Officer and General Counsel at Novum Underwriting Partners, Llc
- Location
- Independence, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Pizarro
Insurance executive and attorney with over 20 years of experience leading underwriting…
Experience
Chief Underwriting Officer and General Counsel
Novum Underwriting Partners, Llc
Jul 2025 — Present · Independence, OH, US
Chief Underwriting Officer and General Counsel for an insurtech MGU managing multiple national programs across diverse industry sectors. Responsible for underwriting strategy, legal oversight, and overall portfolio performance, integrating technical underwriting discipline with regulatory, operational, and strategic leadership- Lead underwriting and portfolio strategy across several specialty programs, each encompassing multiple lines of business with distinct rating, coverage, and distribution dynamics- Direct legal, compliance, and governance functions, ensuring adherence to carrier, reinsurance, and regulatory requirements while supporting scalable growth- Oversee product development and program differentiation, from form design and pricing to technology-enabled distribution and underwriting automation- Present program performance and underwriting results to carrier partners, reinsurers, and board stakeholders, driving confidence and transparency in execution- Build and mentor a cross-functional underwriting and operations team, emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making- Partner with claims and technology leaders to enhance efficiency, risk selection, and profitability across all portfolios- Support strategic expansion initiatives, introducing new products and classes of business while maintaining disciplined underwriting and strong partner relationships.
Education
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Akron School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
Skills
- Liability
- Legal Liability
- Professional Liability
- D&O
- Casualty
- Commercial Insurance
- Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
- Property & Casualty Insurance
- Workers Compensation
- Commercial Lines
- Employment Practices Liability
- Underwriting
- Claim
- Casualty Insurance
- Risk Management
- Insurance
- Brokers
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