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Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. · 4 months ago

VP Underwriter-E&S Commercial Property

GA Atlanta

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a company specializing in insurance services, and they are seeking a VP Underwriter for their E&S Commercial Property division. The role involves managing a team of underwriters, cultivating a profitable book of business, and collaborating with senior leadership on underwriting matters.

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Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of underwriters

Underwrite accurately and efficiently profitable books of business that also meet annual premium goals

Work to cultivate a $40-65+M book of profitable business, collaborate with SVPs and other team leaders on underwriting matters, and sign off on referrals within applicable authority level

Communicate corporate and divisional financial objectives to direct reports

Collaborate with direct reports to set individual objectives

Respond to referrals in a timely manner

Work with Divisional President and Head of E&S Property Underwriting to manage portfolio objectives for both new and renewal business

Prioritize underwriting profitable book of business while meeting plan goals

Cultivate and foster broker relationships

Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically

Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners

Draft quotes and binders

Work with AUW to conduct post-binding account changes/ transactions review

Policy issuance and endorsement issuance within required timeframe

Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account

Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals

Responsible for effective operation of internal controls and timely closure of Internal Audit and other actions

Undertake general office administrative duties as required

In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require

Qualification

E&S Property experienceUnderwriting experienceRisk Management & Insurance degreeMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTime management

Required

Manage and develop a team of underwriters

Underwrite accurately and efficiently profitable books of business that also meet annual premium goals

Work to cultivate a $40-65+M book of profitable business

Collaborate with SVPs and other team leaders on underwriting matters

Sign off on referrals within applicable authority level

Communicate corporate and divisional financial objectives to direct reports

Collaborate with direct reports to set individual objectives

Respond to referrals in a timely manner

Work with Divisional President and Head of E&S Property Underwriting to manage portfolio objectives for both new and renewal business

Prioritize underwriting profitable book of business while meeting plan goals

Cultivate and foster broker relationships

Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically

Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners

Draft quotes and binders

Work with AUW to conduct post-binding account changes/ transactions review

Policy issuance and endorsement issuance within required timeframe

Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account

Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals

Responsible for effective operation of internal controls and timely closure of Internal Audit and other actions

Undertake general office administrative duties as required

10+ years prior underwriting experience required

E&S Property experience required

Ability to travel (25%)

Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in office/week)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree (preferably Risk Management & Insurance major) preferred

Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to negotiate and be persuasive

Ability to simplify, analyze and explain complex issues

Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement

Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level

Ability to manage time and projects effectively

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances

Short and long-term disability

A Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan

An Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

A wellness program

Company

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of property, casualty, and marine insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses.

Founded in 2020

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees