AVP, Small Business Casualty Division Manager
AVP, Small Business Casualty Division Manager
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Company Details
is establishing a new operating unit Berkley Edge.
Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.
Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.
This position will be located in the Tampa/St Petersburg Florida area. We are open to talent in the Richmond VA but heavier travel will be required to Tampa/St Petersburg FL area.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities
The AVP Small Business Casualty Division Manager will lead the underwriting unit writing small contractors and OL&T risks. The manager will set the vision drive underwriting strategy manage the portfolio and lead the team. The manager will also be responsible for training of staff.
- Develop and execute underwriting strategy for Small Business Casualty division.
- Build train and lead a high-performing team of underwriters.
- Monitor emerging risks market trends and regulatory developments to change product as needed.
- Work with Product and Forms Specialist to create coverage forms.
- Work with actuarial to create pricing models.
- Establish risk appetite guidelines.
- Handle underwriting referrals.
- Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain profitability.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners.
- Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Partner with actuarial claims legal and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk and make an underwriting profit.
- Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree highly desired; advanced degree or CPCU designation a plus.
- 7 years of relevant E&S experience including in-depth knowledge of hospitality and habitational risks.
- Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles.
- Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance markets and trends.
- Strong analytical communication and negotiation skills.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Unclear
