Commercial Lines Underwriting AVP

Commercial Lines AVP

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join a team as the Commercial Lines AVP. This role is pivotal in driving underwriting strategy managing a national portfolio and leading a team of professionals to achieve financial and operational excellence.

• Base Salary: $160000 - $220000
• Bonus: 20% Target Bonus

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute underwriting strategies aligned with company goals adapting to market conditions and emerging risks.
• Portfolio Profitability: Monitor underwriting performance including rate adequacy reserve adequacy and pricing program profitability.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of three direct reports focusing on talent development performance management and succession planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Actuarial Data & Analytics Claims Risk Services and Compliance teams to address governance and technical capabilities.
• Broker & Agent Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with agents to gain market insights and identify new business opportunities.
• Governance & Audit: Ensure compliance with underwriting authority delegations audit criteria and catastrophe management practices.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance implement underwriting guidelines and monitor workflow effectiveness.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to assess performance recommend improvements and support change management initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between underwriting and other business areas ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Education: Bachelors degree required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of P&C commercial underwriting experience.
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership and management experience.
  • Proven track record in leading underwriting teams managing portfolio profitability and developing underwriting strategies.
• Certifications: Industry designations such as CPCU ARM AFIS or AINS are highly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning operational execution and leading change initiatives.
  • Ability to influence organizational outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel: Willingness to travel 15-25% of the time.

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