AVP, Underwriting Technical Excellence

About This Role

This role will contribute to the growth and profitability of the Middle Market Excess casualty business by providing expert advisory and underwriting support. The AVP will support and develop the underwriting team, maintain underwriting process integrity, and enable staff development in best practices and product expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, review, evaluation, cascade, and recommended modifications to underwriting guidelines
• Assist other members of the business including Underwriters and Zone Leaders in using the underwriting system, and/or technical knowledge and development
• Lead new employee onboarding and training
• Perform related duties such as report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the various product lines
• Assist in planning and conducting comprehensive audits and quality reviews of underwriting files to ensure compliance with internal guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Provide significant input to the development of product capabilities, services, and geographic focus
• Analyze underwriting decisions to identify trends, opportunities for process improvement, and training needs
• Hold authority and assist in managing complex accounts and handling referrals from underwriting teams
• Document findings, prepare detailed reports, and communicate feedback to department leadership and key stakeholders
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance standards, policies, and procedures
• Monitor quality metrics and support the creation of dashboards and reporting tools
• Stay ahead of industry trends, conduct research of new sectors, and develop innovative coverage solutions

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in assigned product lines
• Technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, systems, practices, procedures, and techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Self-driven, detail oriented, and strong organizational skills

Qualifications

• Extensive level of knowledge in assigned product lines, and technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, systems, practices, procedures, and techniques.

Benefits