Vice President of Underwriting Governance
2 weeks ago
Position: AVP/VP Underwriting Governance
Company: Westfield Specialty
As the AVP/VP of Underwriting Governance, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and execution of comprehensive underwriting review strategies across various lines of business, including external delegated underwriting authorities such as Managing General Agents (MGAs).
Your role will involve designing, implementing, and executing essential governance controls across all insurance lines within the specialty insurance sector, with a particular emphasis on Financial and Professional Lines, Commercial Property, and Excess Casualty.
You will oversee the onboarding process for new specialty insurance opportunities, including Delegated Arrangements (MGAs) and new business units.
Additionally, you will manage, support, and drive the execution of special projects within the Specialty Insurance Segment, encompassing Compliance and Regulatory activities, product development, and more, while representing Specialty Insurance underwriting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing, designing, and deploying various strategic and tactical tools and templates to support the goals of the Specialty Insurance segment.
- Liaising regularly with the Internal Audit department.
Successful candidates will:
- Build, maintain, and enhance the underwriting governance frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with Westfield Specialty's Office of Corporate Underwriting, Business Unit Heads, and underwriters to implement governance standards that strengthen the underwriting process.
- Strike a balance between process efficiencies and adherence to relevant underwriting standards.
- Implement controls to evaluate the effectiveness of the underwriting framework, report breaches, and initiate necessary remedial actions.
- Work closely with governance, legal, compliance, and risk management functions across Westfield Specialty.
- Maintain composure, focus, and resilience during challenging times, providing clarity to business partners on the way forward.
Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of specialty insurance products and coverage, ideally gained through experience as an underwriter or claims adjuster.
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with underwriters and internal departments to foster positive and productive relationships.
- Recognized capacity to apply underwriting tools, systems, and resources to achieve objectives and resolve complex issues.
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in specialty lines insurance.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and analytical skills, capable of resolving complex problems with a commercial mindset.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and thrive in an independent work environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Westfield offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program that emphasizes compensation, benefits, and wellness, including perks such as a 401(k), pension plan, annual incentives, education reimbursement, gym reimbursement, and a casual dress code.
We prioritize work/life balance, recognition, and opportunities for learning and career development as part of a fulfilling career with Westfield.
We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.
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