Senior Vice President & Head of Inland Marine Underwriting

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is specialty insurance organization that is seeking a Senior Vice President & Head of Inland Marine to lead and expand its national Inland Marine underwriting platform. This is a high-impact executive role responsible for driving profitable growth, leading a team of skilled underwriters, and shaping the strategic direction of a well-established Inland Marine portfolio.

This leader will oversee a team of approximately 10 underwriters and 6 underwriting assistants, guiding underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and producer relationships across the country. Working closely with executive leadership, this role plays a critical part in defining underwriting appetite, strengthening distribution relationships, and ensuring long‑term profitability of the Inland Marine business unit.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Inland Marine business unit, ensuring profitable growth and disciplined underwriting.
• Develop and execute the annual financial plan, including premium growth and underwriting profitability targets.
• Manage underwriting portfolio performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) including quote activity, bind ratios, premium mix, and loss ratios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail agents and brokers to support production and long‑term partnerships.
• Review and approve complex or high‑value risks that exceed individual underwriter authority.
• Monitor catastrophe exposure and reinsurance alignment, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and treaty structures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required (Risk Management, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of underwriting experience, primarily focused on Inland Marine risks; Builders Risk, Contractors Equipment, Riggers Liability, Motor Truck Cargo, Warehouse Legal Liability, Automobile Physical Damage.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing underwriting teams.

COMPENSATION

$250,000 to $350,000. Bonus. Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, long‑term care, paid parental leave, vacation and other paid time off.