SVP, Head of Underwriting

5 days ago


New York, United States Relm Insurance Full time
What We Are Looking For:

At Relm, our Mission is "To contribute to the building of the future by creating solutions for complex risks in innovative markets." In our pursuit to lead the market in these emerging areas of innovation, we're in search of a dynamic and exceptional Senior Vice President, Head of Underwriting to take the lead in shaping our US insurance offerings, both on a product and strategic front. This high-impact and leadership-level position offers an exceptional opportunity for an individual driven to establish pioneering industry standards of underwriting excellence, further empowering Relm's journey in reshaping the insurance landscape. Below is an enhanced job description tailored to reflect this mission and the unique qualities of Relm.

What You Will Do:
  • Direct the US underwriting strategy, process, planning, reporting, forecasting, business development and innovation for the insurance book of business
  • Drive underwriting portfolio growth and profitability in a manner that is consistent with Relm's risk appetite to ensure annual goals are achieved
  • Provide a professional layer of leadership, mentorship, and management to the US underwriting team, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting continued growth, training and development of junior underwriting and administrative staff
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders to enhance market presence and drive business growth.
  • Attend and occasionally present at industry conferences, as needed and as the opportunity presents itself
  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve company goals and drive cross-sell opportunities
  • Assist with strategic underwriting planning by developing and maintaining suitable management information to effectively evaluate the portfolio
  • Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting and regulatory guidelines, standards, and legal requirements
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to inform underwriting decisions and strategy
  • Engage in ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned to contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of Relm

Requirements
  • Minimum of 12 years of US insurance underwriting and/or broking experience (Financial Lines, Professional Lines, Cyber, Casualty and/or Property insurance experience would be an asset)
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, actuarial science, computer science, or a related discipline; advanced degrees are a plus.
  • Strong relationships with US wholesale and retail brokers.
  • Comprehensive understanding of US insurance compliance requirements and business engagement best practices.
  • Proven national-level leadership experience with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing underwriting teams.
  • Extensive experience in negotiating, preparing, and drafting policy and endorsement wording.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop innovative solutions.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Creative problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills and a diligent approach to accomplishing tasks.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • Confident communicator who can clearly and authentically convey messages both in writing and verbally, skillfully persuade, and constructively argue.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (familiarity with Mac OS is a plus).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with comfort in leading client and broker meetings.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic.
  • Willingness to work outside core hours and travel overseas as required.


Nice To Have Qualifications, Skills, And Experience:
  • Experience managing and underwriting a predominately primary book of business
  • The ability to perform data analytics within MS Excel or Power BI, including functions such as Tables, Pivot Tables, formulae (VLOOKUP, IF, SUM) etc.
  • Professional designation in insurance underwriting, such as RPLU, CPCU, ACII, AU, or similar
  • Strong interest and conceptual comprehension in Web3., Digital Assets, Blockchain, Cannabis, AI, or Financial Markets will be a differentiator.

Benefits
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, all paid at 100% for employees.
  • Up to 5% of salary 401(k) employer match
  • Competitive compensation
  • Training and mentorship opportunities
  • $5,000 Educational stipend
  • An environment where you opinion is not only heard but crucial to our teams' success
  • A multitude of growth


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