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Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 2 months ago

SVP, Chief Underwriting Officer

positionUS-AZ-Scottsdale
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date15+ years exp

Vela Insurance Services is a provider of specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions. The Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer will drive underwriting excellence and strategic growth while overseeing a unified underwriting strategy across all segments.

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Responsibilities

Drive underwriting excellence, portfolio performance, and strategic growth at Vela Insurance Services
Lead a unified underwriting strategy across all segments, ensuring profitable growth through a 'One Underwriting' mindset
Oversee the redesign of the CUO role to foster stronger collaboration with MSEs and a sales-driven culture
Align underwriting operations with emerging opportunities in technology, data analytics, and market diversification
Champion a future-focused vision, enhancing leadership capabilities, talent retention, and broker relationships

Qualification

CPCUASLIARMCommercial lines underwritingPortfolio analyticsSales acumenProduct developmentTechnical expertise in underwritingE&S marketplaceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
Minimum of 15+ years' commercial lines underwriting experience, with strong foundation in portfolio analytics
Strong sales acumen and drive – Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a sales-driven culture
Demonstrated success in product development, innovation, and launching new products
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated technical expertise in underwriting
Experience in and understanding the competitive E&S marketplace is a significant advantage

Preferred

Industry designations preferred: CPCU, ASLI, ARM

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Profit-Sharing plans

Company

Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company)

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Acadia Insurance specializes in commercial property casualty insurance. Our company began in 1992 insuring businesses in Maine.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Westbrook, Maine, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.acadiainsurance.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Simone Grimes, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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Steve Rich, CPCU
Senior Vice President & Chief Claims Officer
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