Managing Director, Excess & Surplus Casualty

CM | Vantage Specialty Insurance Company is the excess and surplus lines carrier within the CM Group family of companies. Focused on providing specialized insurance solutions through strong broker partnerships, technical underwriting expertise, and disciplined portfolio management, CM | Vantage is positioned for continued growth and innovation within the specialty insurance marketplace.

As a member of the leadership team, the Managing Director will play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving profitable growth, strengthening broker relationships, and developing talent while helping guide the future direction of CM | Vantage.

Basic Purpose

The Managing Director, Excess & Surplus Lines is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, profitability, and growth of CM | Vantage's E&S book of business. This role provides leadership for underwriting operations, portfolio management, product strategy, broker distribution relationships, and organizational development to achieve business objectives and long-term profitability.

Working closely with executive leadership, the Managing Director will develop and execute strategies that support profitable growth, enhance underwriting performance, strengthen market presence, and position CM | Vantage for continued success within the specialty insurance marketplace. This leader is responsible for building and developing a high-performing underwriting organization while fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

On any given day, you'll:

• As assigned and within established authority, provide leadership and management oversight of staff to effectively write and retain profitable business aligned with division objectives.
• Assist underwriting personnel at all levels to analyze and evaluate risk, recognizing exposures to make sound underwriting decisions on risk acceptability, coverage alternatives, risk management recommendations, and pricing, and/or perform these duties on larger or more complex risks.
• Review and evaluate products, filings, and pricing needs. Make recommendations for enhancements and changes as appropriate.
• Establish priorities and adjust workloads to meet completion dates. Respond in a timely manner to work/questions.
• Develop opportunities for information flow.
• Build a strong working relationship with producers.
• Maintain and continue to develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Continue to develop leadership skills through internal and external publications, seminars, and conferences. Share knowledge gained with peers.
• Contribute to the management team, discussing issues, developing efficiencies, and identifying and assisting in resolving conflicts.
• Supervisor/manager responsibilities may include all of the following:
• Staffing needs to include interviewing and onboarding for new employees.
• Training and development as well as coaching and motivation for staff.
• Performance management, goal setting, employee engagement, and salary administration.
• Work force management to include unit equipment, software, and space needs; approving time off and overtime usage; and budget recommendations.
• Participate/lead assigned projects and special research projects as necessary.

Here's what we expect:

• Ten years or more of leadership roles in underwriting, product development, product management, claims, risk management, distribution management, or related functions with a proven record of favorable accomplishments. Significant knowledge of the property and casualty industry is required with knowledge of surplus and specialty lines preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with business strategy and tactical application and leading and mentoring employees.
• Bachelor's degree or comparable industry experience may be considered with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPCU, ASLI, ARM, or equivalent designations preferred or evidence of continuing and progressive education in the insurance industry.

Necessary Knowledge and Abilities:

• Solid technical knowledge of commercial insurance forms, rates, and rules.
• Understanding of the state and federal regulatory environment.
• Advanced leadership skills, proven track record of motivating and developing employees, skilled in building relationships, sound judgment, decision making, and influencing others.
• Understand the big picture and goals of the company. Drive the business unit results to contribute to the overall success and goals of the organization.
• Above-average communication skills.
• Negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills.
• Thorough understanding or ability to learn Church Mutual line of insurance procedures, processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to promote a team environment of creative innovation.
• Ability to support Church Mutual's position with insurance regulators.
• Understanding of Church Mutual's mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

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