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Vice President, Underwriting, E&S

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Vice President, Underwriting, E&S

About the Company

Globally-recognized property & casualty insurance company

Industry
Insurance

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1998

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services
  • Business Insurance
  • Global Specialist Insurer
  • Global Specialty Insurance
  • Property and Casualty Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • Warranty Program

Specialties

  • property and casualty insurance
  • workers'​ compensation insurance
  • commercial package insurance
  • and specialty risk and extended warranty insurance

Business Classifications

  • B2B

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Underwriting E&S with a focus on environmental casualty insurance. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the underwriting team, ensuring that the team meets financial goals, and maintaining a strong understanding of the organization's strategic objectives. This senior leadership role demands a professional with over 15 years of commercial lines property and casualty experience, particularly in environmental casualty underwriting, and a proven track record in underwriting, risk assessment, and managing strategic relationships within the Excess & Surplus insurance sector. The Vice President will also be involved in broker development, product planning, and reinsurance placement, and will be expected to champion innovation in underwriting processes and technologies. Applicants for the Vice President, Underwriting E&S position at the company should possess a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, with a preference for those holding a Master's degree or industry certification such as CPCU. The role requires exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make independent, strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of fostering profitable relationships, and adept at staying abreast of market dynamics to ensure competitive underwriting practices. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where the contributions of all employees are respected and appreciated.

Hiring Manager Title
SVP & Head of Casualty Brokerage

Functions

  • Operations
  • Business Development
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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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