Senior Vice President & Head of Excess Casualty Underwriting

This position can work hybrid from any of the following locations: Jersey City, NJ; Chicago, IL; Alpharetta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; Hartford, CT 06101

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leading privately held property & casualty AM Best “A” rated carriers. Focused on profitable growth through superior underwriting as well as providing an exceptional work culture for their ever-expanding team of highly talented staff. 

We are seeking a hands-on leader who has the ability to attract, retain, coach, mentor and manage a team of skilled Excess Casualty underwriters. The Senior Vice President and Head of Excess Casualty leads a team of approximately 30 underwriters to execute the strategic and operational plans of this client’s national Excess Casualty unit.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving the development of growth and profitability initiatives.

Leading the development and execution of the Unit's annual financial plan.

Retaining, developing and recruiting, as needed, highly qualified and well-trained underwriters.

Developing and managing strategies across the Unit.

Collaborating with Corporate Underwriting, Actuarial and Claims to ensure underwriting pricing and practices are updated creating an environment that is well positioned to adapt to dynamic market conditions.

Keeping informed of external changes impacting the Unit, including producer and competitor developments, and implementing strategies to address those changes.

Promoting a culture of underwriting expertise, careful risk selection, collaboration and service orientation while providing technical counsel, referral reviews and guidance to direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with a major in economics, risk management, actuarial science or related fields.

At least twelve years of experience in underwriting Commercial Excess & Surplus lines.

At least five years underwriting Excess Casualty Risks.

Expert technical underwriting background, with advanced knowledge of commercial general liability and excess liability coverages and sound underwriting judgment.