Senior Vice President of Underwriting Strategy & Operations 

Location: Hybrid in any of these cities: Jersey City, NJ; Chicago, IL; Alpharetta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; or Hartford, CT
Compensation: $350,000 + Bonus & Competitive Benefits

About the Role

One of the nation’s top privately held AM Best “A” rated property & casualty carriers is seeking a Senior Vice President of Underwriting Strategy & Operations for a newly created executive-level role. This strategic leadership position, reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer, is ideal for a seasoned underwriting professional with strong Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines expertise and a track record of driving underwriting operational excellence. In this high-impact hybrid role, you will shape underwriting strategies, improve business operations, and drive sustainable profitability across multiple business units including Primary Casualty, Excess Casualty, Inland Marine, and Bind.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans to drive profitable growth across business units.

• Ensure alignment between underwriting practices and corporate strategy, while adapting to evolving market dynamics.

• Collaborate closely with Corporate Underwriting and Actuarial teams to tailor and update underwriting guidelines and authorities.

• Provide data-driven insights and implement action plans based on market trends, competitive intelligence, product evolution, and distribution channel effectiveness.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize resource allocation, financial outcomes, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain and strengthen key relationships with E&S wholesalers and distribution partners.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.

• 15+ years of underwriting experience, with a strong focus on commercial Excess & Surplus casualty lines.

• Proven leadership in underwriting operations, with a background in financial management, strategy development, and business process optimization.

• Advanced technical underwriting knowledge, particularly in Commercial General Liability (CGL), Excess Liability; experience with Inland Marine and Bind authority is a plus.

• Exceptional relationship management skills within the wholesaler and E&S space.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $350,000

• Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus

• Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and executive perks