American National · 3 months ago
VP Primary Casualty
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $254K/yr
15+ years expAmerican National, a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, is seeking a VP, Primary Casualty to provide strategic guidance and direction to their underwriting business units. This role is responsible for driving profitable growth and developing initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify and support profitable new business and product opportunities
Identify strategic agencies and facilitate effective partnerships with underwriting and marketing
Lead process improvement and underwriting strategies for assigned area
Identify program opportunities and coordinate underwriting resources to accomplish
Drive product and platform expansion
Establish and communicate production and profit-related goals including new business development, distribution platform management, target loss ratios, policy count, hit ratios, renewal retention as it relates to new product/program launch, etc
Provide leadership, mentoring and advice to regional staff regarding underwriting risks
Proactively develop strategies and actions to resolve adverse trends or deviations from established underwriting standards identified through producer and account review audits
Develop and maintain effective relationships with distribution community at a senior level. Adds tangible value to the composition of our current distribution platform
Collaborate with executive management when needed to analyze profit and loss statements to make appropriate business decisions
Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities
Act as a role model demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the aspiration values of the Argo Group continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success
Typically manages a mid-size team of professional level underwriters and people managers
Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals
Promote an environment that encourages self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration
Ensure professional development of underwriting team including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills as well as professional behavior
As necessary, work with reinsurers and reinsurance intermediaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 15 years underwriting experience with experience underwriting and marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Management experience required with a proven ability to successfully lead a team. 10 years management experience highly preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of the external market, producer community, competitive environment and contributes to the development of business strategy
Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence decisions
Ability to influence, motivates, and promotes a team atmosphere to achieve desired results
Recognized as a leader within the organization that provides advice and guidance to others
Ability to read, understand and interpret company financial and actuarial reports to achieve business goals
Strong ability to partner with claims, finance, actuarial, IT and marketing resources
Independent decision maker – takes full responsibility for making decisions and consequences associated with decisions
Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit
Continually seeks opportunities for niche products and potential agent opportunities
Experience in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences
Requires demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an annual department business plan
Proven employee development, mentoring, coaching and performance management skills
Ability to travel as needed, and with short notice
Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong computer skills required. Must be able to work closely with various support systems and understand and apply basic programming tactics
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
American National
American National is an insurance company that provides life insurance, health insurance, and auto insurance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-09Acquired
Leadership Team
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Matthew Ostiguy
Senior Vice President, P&C Chief Operating Officer, American National Insurance Company
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