Atlanta, GA
Full-Time
This organization is a subsidiary of a large financial services group with over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations. The Divisional Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP) of Underwriting role is responsible for a broad spectrum of technical underwriting, pricing, and coverage issues for P&C insurance and reinsurance in the home office, working across cross functional teams to ensure high quality underwriting, adequate pricing, innovative product development, sensible business processes, and regulatory compliance.
This position handles underwriting referrals, ensures SOX compliance, and conducts audits, providing oversight and approval while working closely with field underwriters and managers to maintain and update underwriting guidelines. The role is on-site four days a week, with core in office days Tuesday through Thursday and the fourth day determined by business needs, with flexibility to work one day remotely.
Schedule
Full-time, on-site four days a week (core days Tuesday through Thursday), with one flexible remote day.
Compensation
$160,000 to $200,000 per year.
What You'll Do
This role acts as a resource for field offices on technical underwriting issues, managing and processing referrals from field underwriters with clear approval or denial decisions, detailed reasoning, and appropriate documentation. The position provides advice and guidance to the field to support business objectives, and works closely with the Divisional President and Vice President to carry out strategic objectives related to underwriting duties and responsibilities.
The role ensures compliance with SOX regulations and conducts regular audits, maintains a detailed understanding of underwriting guidelines and product knowledge, and provides guidance to the team. It also acts as a key point of contact for regulatory and policy compliance, ensuring all activities meet legal and internal standards, and involves limited travel, less than 10%, to perform audits and meet with clients as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, with a background in insurance, finance, business administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of liability underwriting experience, with exposure to reinsurance and referral processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop sound underwriting strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Majority of experience on the retail side of the business, as opposed to broker or wholesale channels
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional insurance designation (such as CPCU or ARe)
- Prior experience in a divisional or home office underwriting oversight role
Compensation and Benefits
- $160,000 to $200,000 per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
