Divisional Assistant Vice President of Underwriting for Ocean Marine insurance, managing Southeast underwriting team. Focused on growth, profitability, and strong broker relationships.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the Southeast underwriting team to ensure growth and profitability
Identifies opportunities to develop new business
Ensures the Ocean Marine book of business meets budget and performance targets
Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers and agents by providing excellent customer service in order to attract and retain profitable business
Has accountability for the risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability (within scope of authority and per divisional objectives)
Oversees receipt and analysis of submissions and decisions of what terms to offer (policy limits, deductibles, coverage options and conditions, etc.)
Works with other functional units within the division and contributes as a member of the division leadership team
Ensures the appropriate utilization of underwriting and desktop systems
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and may initiate appropriate loss prevention actions
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Generally, 10+ years of experience in underwriting ocean marine related risks
Previous management experience is strongly preferred
Strong agent and broker relationships
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to travel up to 20%, including overnight
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits
Job title
Assistant Vice President – Ocean Marine Underwriting
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