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Ryan Specialty · 3 days ago

Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Business (MMB) Underwriting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

Ryan Specialty is a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and leadership. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President of Middle Market Business to lead a property underwriting team while managing a significant book of Property Commercial Lines business.

Financial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage a $40-60M book of new and renewal business, ensuring risk acceptability, pricing accuracy, and adherence to underwriting guidelines

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with agency partners across assigned territories

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants, fostering skill development and career growth

Partner with cross-functional teams including Distribution, Claims Excellence, Tech/Ops, and Training & Development to drive business innovation and operational excellence

Guide Senior Underwriters in developing leadership capabilities and deepening their understanding of the MGA business model

Audit underwriting files and accounts, identifying opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and outcomes

Qualification

Property Commercial Lines underwritingManaging large book of businessLeading underwriting teamsAnalytical skillsDecision-making skillsRelationship-building skillsMentoring skillsStrategic mindsetCollaboration skills