AVP, Excess Casualty Underwriter
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AVP Excess Casualty
Location: New York City
Reports To: President Excess Casualty
Employment Type: Full Time
About Us
Help us insure it. Tokio Marine HCC is a leading global specialty insurance group backed by the strength and stability of the Tokio Marine Group. With more than 50 years of sustained growth and profitability and offices across the United States the United Kingdom Europe and other international locations we offer more than 100 classes of specialty insurancecovering everything from the crops that feed us and the concerts that entertain us to rescuing travelers abroad.
Guided by our Mind Over Risk philosophy we empower clients to pursue opportunities with confidence while fostering a culture rooted in innovation collaboration and trust. Always Advancing we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; as Experts in Tomorrow we anticipate whats next; and by Reaching Out we build genuine connections that enable our people and our business to thrive.
Role Overview
Drive profitable growth within the Excess Casualty portfolio by underwriting complex risks developing strong broker relationships and delivering disciplined risk selection and pricing.
This role is responsible for building and managing a diversified portfolio of predominantly risk management accounts while contributing to overall unit profitability and underwriting excellence within a collaborative high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage a profitable portfolio of Excess Casualty business within defined underwriting appetite
Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to generate consistent new and renewal opportunities
Underwrite complex risks through detailed evaluation of exposures operations and loss drivers
Analyze underlying coverage structure excess layers and negotiate terms pricing and capacity within multi-layer programs
Assess pricing adequacy using technical models market insight and underwriting judgment
Conduct loss analysis to evaluate severity potential aggregation risk and emerging exposures
Document underwriting decisions pricing rationale and coverage positions clearly and consistently
Collaborate with claims actuarial and underwriting leadership to inform risk selection and portfolio strategy
Deliver timely responsive service and clear communication to brokers and internal stakeholders
Stay current on industry trends legal developments and competitive dynamics
What You Bring
Education
Bachelors degree in Risk Management Finance Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience
510 years of Excess Casualty or related casualty underwriting experience
Proven ability to underwrite complex large-limit risks
Demonstrated success in building broker relationships and generating profitable production
Qualifications
Strong technical underwriting expertise across casualty exposures
Deep understanding of policy forms coverage structures and excess layering
Advanced analytical skills in pricing loss evaluation and risk selection
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
Excellent communication documentation and organizational abilities
Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive medical vision and dental benefits
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO holidays and parental leave
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to build and grow a casualty portfolio within a collaborative entrepreneurial environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tokio Marine HCC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
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About Company
Specialty Group boasts a product suite that provides coverage for a myriad of needs within the sports, entertainment, travel, and hospitality industries. Our robust portfolio and global presence helps insureds take on incredible challenges without assuming incredible financial risks.
