AVP, Underwriting Manager – Construction General Liability

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

📋 Description

• Lead a committed team of underwriters located on the East Coast.

• Evaluate and interpret underwriting data to establish and sustain a lucrative construction business portfolio.

• Manage relationships with wholesale brokers through exceptional customer service and marketing activities.

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the functional strategy and operational direction for the East Coast General Liability team.

• Provide insights for the strategic annual planning of the department.

• Execute strategies aimed at achieving profitability, retention, and written premium objectives.

• Stay informed about market trends and recognize emerging risks.

• Make independent decisions within the underwriting authority and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

• Establish annual business objectives for designated wholesale brokers.

• Analyze outcomes and hold wholesale broker partners accountable.

• Drive training programs, initiatives, and projects.

• Communicate the department's value proposition effectively.

• Engage in training and initiatives to enhance the knowledge base.

• Travel as necessary.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) along with 10+ years of underwriting experience is preferred.

• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

• Proficient in the software tools required for departmental success.

• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

• Possess or be in the pursuit of underwriting and industry-specific designations relevant to the area of specialization.

• Capability to lead and oversee a small to medium-sized team of underwriters.

• Candidates must reside along the East Coast.

• Travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Generous 401K employer match.

• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Wellness programs focused on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for industry-related certifications and professional training.

• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.

• Matching donation program.

• Volunteer opportunities.

• Employee-driven corporate giving program.