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DUAL North America · 1 week ago

VP Underwriting, Excess Liability

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DUAL North America is seeking a Vice President in Underwriting for the Excess Liability division. The VP leads a team of underwriters, overseeing complex risk underwriting and driving business growth while managing relationships with key producers.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Hiring Manager

Jamie Kenney

Responsibilities

Define team production goals that align to division goals, and drive execution in both a hands-on fashion while also accomplishing work often through direct reports

Coach, mentor and train junior and/or senior underwriters

Manages a team of underwriters to include conducting performance reviews and providing input to merit recommendations, making termination decisions, etc

Review referals from team members

Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools; within the UW guidelines

Execute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions

Foster and build new relationships with key producers – expectation is to gain more business and place it

Acts as a subject matter expert for their respective business, and demonstrates advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics which could include more nuanced risks, limits, and how to price for them

Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team and business

Participating in Team Leader Meetings where applicable

Hire in respective team, raise job reqs, participate in new hire interviews, and make hiring decisions where applicable

Underwriting Authority: Has Underwriting authority as outlined in LOA

Qualification

Underwriting experienceTechnical underwriting principlesLeadership skillsRisk assessmentProfessional certificationsAnalytical skillsBroker relationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation skillsDecision-making skillsAttention to detail

Required

10+ years of relevant underwriting experience, with leadership exposure

In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment

Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment

Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Ability to travel up to 20% or more as required for client meetings, marketing, conferences, or industry events

Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment