Vice President of Underwriting, P&C Excess & Umbrella

The Company is in search of a Divisional Assistant Vice President or Vice President of Underwriting for P&C Excess and Umbrella. The successful candidate will be tasked with a wide range of technical underwriting, pricing, and coverage issues within the home office. This pivotal role demands a leader with a strong background in insurance and reinsurance liability underwriting, capable of ensuring high-quality underwriting, adequate pricing, and innovative product development. Key responsibilities include managing and processing underwriting referrals, providing clear and well-documented decisions, and maintaining a detailed understanding of underwriting guidelines. The role also involves acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and policy compliance, with a focus on ensuring all activities meet legal and internal standards. Applicants for this role at the company should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 10 years' of experience in liability underwriting, with a significant exposure to reinsurance and referral processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities, and a majority of their experience on the retail side of the industry. The company values a culture of connection, shared learning, and strong relationships, and the role requires a technical expert who can provide oversight and approval, working closely with field underwriters and managers to maintain and update underwriting guidelines. The position is based in the home office and requires a commitment to being on-site for the majority of the workweek, with some flexibility for remote work.