What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP Or Director Level Excess Casualty Underwriter position at Hobson Associates?
Join a leading Excess Casualty insurance provider known for delivering exceptional, personalized service to their clients. With a focus on employee success as the key to their achievements, they prioritize hiring top talent. They are currently looking for an experienced, innovative AVP or Director-Level Excess Casualty Underwriter to join their team.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This key underwriting role focuses on managing and expanding a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio through strong relationships with wholesale brokers. Responsibilities include evaluating risk, ensuring profitability, developing proposals, and securing underwriting approvals. The role also involves traveling to broker meetings, attending industry events, and contributing to firmwide underwriting operations and strategies, while collaborating with leadership to stay informed on market trends and pricing.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Successful, production-oriented excess casualty underwriting executive with strong relationships in the wholesale brokerage channel
- Proven ability to lead and influence in a matrix reporting environment
- Strong technical knowledge of excess casualty underwriting and specialty insurance markets
- Established network of wholesale brokers for creative solutions
- Independent initiative and drive for high-quality results
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
- Strong presentation, leadership, and project management skills
What You’ll Receive:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Great work environment
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