AVP, Commercial Lines Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Scottsdale, United States Harrison Gray Search & Consulting Full time $145,000 - $150,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Harrison Gray Search has partnered with a premier firm providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services through independent agents across several states. Our client's strong local presence ensures that underwriting and support remain close to their customers.


Position Location:

This role can be based in one of the below offices with a hybrid work schedule (4 days in the office, 1 remote day).


Offices:

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Irving, TX
  • San Antonio, TX


The Role:

As anAVP of Commercial Lines Underwriting,you'll provide leadership, guidance, and support to the entire underwriting team to ensure that company production and profitability goals are achieved by successfully:


  • Analyze, manage, and report on key metrics related to production, pricing, and profitability.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee underwriting appetite, guidelines, and authorities.
  • Create and deliver training on a range of insurance topics.
  • Handle account referrals and provide appropriate responses.
  • Engage in underwriting initiatives and contribute to their execution.
  • Oversee product development, including creating and enhancing new and existing products.
  • Ensure that products and rates comply with insurance laws, regulations, and align with company strategic plans.


Key Responsibilities:

To be successful in this position, an individual will perform the below duties (and others as assigned) with excellence:


  • Provide comprehensive consulting on all underwriting activities and processes within the department.
  • Lead high-level cross-functional teams to advance underwriting initiatives.
  • Stay informed and guide discussions on the underwriting marketplace, including regulatory trends and emerging issues (e.g., windpools, legislative changes).
  • Establish and promote underwriting best practices.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term underwriting strategies for the company.
  • Develop, implement, and execute operational plans to meet strategic and corporate objectives.
  • Oversee departmental budgeting and forecasting.
  • Conduct regular underwriting audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and assess training needs.
  • Design and implement training seminars and classes for employees and agents.
  • Monitor and allocate human and capital resources to align with company requirements and goals, as outlined in Commercial Lines Requests for Action (RFA).
  • Support Commercial Line employees by providing resources that help them meet quality, service, and productivity standards.
  • Collaborate with the Company Management Staff to shape strategic, tactical, and operational plans, and facilitate action plans to achieve company goals.
  • Forecast future resource needs for Commercial Lines and integrate these into planning, including managing consulting and contract service providers.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree, or equivalent job-related experience.
  • 10 years of underwriting experience required.
  • Experience in Property and Casualty insurance, covering lines such as Property, General Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella.
  • CPCU designation preferred.
  • Previous experience leading or managing a team or book of business to achieve profitable growth is preferred.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and implement strategies through effective tactics.
  • Ideal candidate should have extensive underwriting knowledge in Property and Casualty insurance and the capability to lead effectively through periods of growth and change.
  • Must have experience and enthusiasm for managing a portfolio of SME business.
  • Experience with technology to enhance business operations is crucial, including familiarity with third-party data sources and rules-based underwriting for driving decisions and profitable growth.
  • Demonstrates alignment with and practice of the firm's core values.


Our client offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package.


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