AVP, Construction & Engineering

Job Qualifications;

7 years Builders Risk insurance experience

4-year college degree preferred

Experience working on project-specific policy

Knowledge of master builders risk programs

Strong broker relationships with local and national retail and wholesale brokerages

Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail

Understanding of natural catastrophe modeling and pricing

Experience and proficiency in policy wording broker manuscript forms review and policy issuance

Overall team player with collaborative outlook acting as a role model for more junior members of the team

Must be a self-starter

Willing to travel

Excellent communication skills including advanced negotiation communications and presentation experience

Compensation:

The below annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similarpositions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations including but not limited to complexity location and scope of the role along with experience skills education training and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied Worlds comprehensive total reward package which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Salary range: $135000 - 160000

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd through its subsidiaries is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since are a subsidiary ofFairfax FinancialHoldings Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health Dental and Disability Insurance a company match 401k plan and Group Term Life Insurance.Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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You will be responsible for underwriting builders risk projects as part of the Construction and Engineering (C&E) team. You will utilize your business acumen and underwriting skills to develop pricing and negotiate terms and conditions to build a profitable book of business with existing and new retail and wholesale distribution partners.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Underwrite new builders risk (EAR CAR infrastructure) projects and negotiate policy terms and conditions. The underwriting focus is project-specific highly engineered construction risks

Distribution management: strategically develop broker distribution to generate new business opportunities and manage existing accounts

Prepare quotes binders referrals and underwriting file documentation in compliance with company guidelines

Providing direction to junior underwriter and / or assistant underwriter in the timely processing of Policy / Endorsement wordings

Develop and manage positive and effective working relationships with a commitment to service for all associates (brokers insureds and internal personnel) leading to high customer satisfaction

Coordinate and perform regular marketing calls underwriting meetings and events to promote product offerings participate in local professional organizations and remain current and engaged with existing and prospect insureds and brokers on key developments in the marketplace

Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claim activity and overall market claim concerns which could potentially affect profitability

Supporting the departmental Vice President in setting strategic goals setting budgets and producing regular Management Information

Work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity

This is a hybrid work arrangement with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week

Approximately 25% travel required