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Underwriting
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Full Time |
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SUMMARY
Based in New York City, RVP reports to President of the Discover Re business unit, CORE. Responsible for the development of strategies and decisions which provide for profitability, growth and retention of business in the NYC metro region consistent with overall business unit and company objectives. Incumbent is accountable for the strategic direction and profitable management of a book of unbundled alternative risk business and the development of a strong, productive underwriting and marketing sales force.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and direct the implementation of long and short-term business strategies to effectively achieve profit and growth objectives for the NYC metro region.
Direct and participate in the development of strategic business planning activities that are designed to increase the presence of unbundled alternative risk business; retain the appropriate business; and achieve new business growth.
With senior management, participate in the establishment of underwriting and marketing strategies and standards that reflect the NYC market conditions and, at the same time, meet our growth and profit goals.
Direct all marketing and underwriting activities to ensure that production, financial and underwriting objectives with respect to profitability are achieved.
Marketing and underwriting responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Meeting with agents and brokers to establish, maintain and develop positive and productive relationships. In this capacity, assures that our contractual commitments are met and that we are afforded ample opportunity for business growth.
Representing our company and our underwriting strategy in New York City to agents, brokers, employees and the community.
Work with other business units as appropriate to support market penetration and financial objectives.
Direct the development and maintenance of effective relationships with internal resources (e.g., Credit, Claim, Operations, etc.) to coordinate the delivery of all related services to clients.
Perform all necessary staff management functions to support profit, growth, and expense management goals in the region.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Leadership
Strong strategic thinker and decision maker.
Consistently sets clear strategic direction by defining goals and priorities.
Develops a high degree of trust through demonstrated personal integrity, ethics and a commitment to doing the right thing.
Energizes others to commit to achieving the highest standards.
Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages everyone to act in the best interest of the company.
Consistently demonstrates ability to influence and leverage behavior for the benefit of the company.
Business Knowledge
Clearly demonstrates specific knowledge requirements for the underwriting and marketing of unbundled alternative risk business.
Understands products, financials, objectives, and TPA/self-insured service requirements of the business unit.
Marketing and Underwriting
Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships.
Recognizes opportunities to penetrate new markets.
Takes advantage of all critical opportunities to increase market share.
Seizes opportunities for cross-sell initiatives.
Identifies customers¿ needs and takes appropriate action to meet those needs.
Acts with a sense of urgency.
Takes intelligent risks.
Strong knowledge of competitive market conditions.
Financial
Strong understanding of business objectives to drive bottom line results.
Acts in a decisive manner to achieve financial results.
Selection and Development of People
Recognizes and selects highly talented professionals.
Welcomes diversity.
Aggressively raises the performance bar.
Effectively coaches and mentors employees.
Teamwork
Promotes strong coalitions and networks both within and outside of the business unit.
Management
Takes responsibility for decisions and actions.
Manages own work and directs the work of others.
Understands the business and responds to all related issues, concerns and problems.
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