AVP Underwriting – Equine Farm Property

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Implement, manage, and expand a profitable portfolio of farm property and liability insurance within the Equine sector.

• Assist with form submissions, the development of new systems, and various processes.

• Evaluate new risk submissions, renewals, and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.

• Lead the team as the business grows and develops.

• Assess, accept, reject, or modify risks in accordance with established underwriting criteria.

• Support Division leadership in crafting and executing the division's business plan and market strategy.

• Enhance and maintain awareness of the insurance market, particularly within the designated line of business.

• Ensure timely responses and exemplary customer service for broker partners.

• Communicate effectively with broker partners to build and sustain relationships.

• Promote targeted business submissions and collaborate with brokers to gather essential information.

• Maintain accurate and updated account status in all systems throughout the underwriting process.

• Pursue professional development for product knowledge and personal growth.

• Employ independent judgment and initiative to support business objectives.

• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required or assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.

• 10+ years of experience in equine farm underwriting is required.

• 5+ years of management experience is preferred.

• AFIS certification is desired.

• CPCU designation is desired.

• Comprehensive knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements.

• Ability to develop and manage an underwriting team.

• Strong communication skills are essential.

• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.

• Capability to simplify, analyze, and elucidate complex issues.

• Skill in reviewing processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ability to operate at both a high-level overview and detailed level.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel (5%).

• Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and build relationships.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• Company match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan.

• Employee Assistance Plan.

• Health Savings Account.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Health Reimbursement Account.

• Wellness program.