Vice President, Management Liability Underwriting

Vice President, Management Liability Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Vice President, Management Liability Underwriting within our Management Liability Business Unit. This position can be based in our Anaheim or Walnut Creek, CA; Naperville, IL; or Newark, NJ office.

This is a senior, hands-on underwriting leadership role. You will lead a team of five underwriters while also managing your own portfolio for our West region. This role involves making decisions on complex accounts, working closely with brokers, and contributing to how the business approaches risk. You'll stay close to the work while also supporting the growth and development of your team.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office attendance required Monday through Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the SVP to guide the underwriting approach for the Management Liability business, including risk appetite and decision authority.
• Review and provide input on complex or higher-exposure accounts, and step in on key deals as needed.
• Lead a team of five underwriters, supporting their day-to-day work, performance, and development.
• Maintain your own book of business, including underwriting decisions, broker engagement, and portfolio performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers within the West region.
• Partner with Product, Actuarial, and Claims to adjust pricing, coverage, and underwriting approach as needed.
• Monitor portfolio trends and adjust underwriting approach where appropriate.
• Look for ways to improve workflows and make underwriting processes more efficient.
• Ensure underwriting practices align with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of underwriting staff.
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, risk management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of management liability underwriting experience.
• Experience across management liability lines such as D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime.
• Prior people leadership and/or regional management experience required, preferably in the Western states.
• Ability to evaluate and make decisions on complex or nuanced risks.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing underwriters.
• Comfortable working directly with brokers, including negotiating terms and discussing coverage.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and how they apply to underwriting.
• Working knowledge of policy language, coverage structures, and risk considerations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting underwriting decisions.
• Ability to balance production goals with sound underwriting judgment.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Compensation:

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $184,590 – $252,900. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

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We offer comprehensive benefits like:

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy