What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President of Underwriting position at IAT Insurance Group?
IAT Insurance Group, TransGuard has an immediate opening for an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting to join our Moving and Storage Underwriting team. The TransGuard Insurance Company has long been a leader in this space.
This role partners with colleagues in other regions to set and execute underwriting, product, pricing, and distribution strategies to profitably grow the moving and storage book of business. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of underwriting experience in commercial lines, including Commercial Truck, and the ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, risk selection, and exposure analysis. Additional experience underwriting General Liability, Inland Marine, Property, Crime, and / or Umbrella is welcomed. This position offers a hybrid schedule from IAT’s Alpharetta, GA, or Raleigh, NC location. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working remotely on Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel is required.
Responsibilities :
- Lead a Team of 4-8 Underwriters to manage and grow a profitable book of business.
- Hire and develop a team of underwriters. Establish annual goals, provide ongoing coaching and feedback to staff and complete formal performance appraisals. Develop and implement strategies to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
- Continuously monitor the performance of the book and make recommendations to adjust execution and strategy as necessary to achieve business goals.
- Partner with support functions such as Underwriting, Product Developers, Actuarial, Claims, Regulatory, Risk Control, and IT to build and maintain profitable books of business.
- Engage with actuarial and others to develop and refine pricing and underwriting tools.
- Establish and monitor lines of authority.
- Participate on cross-functional projects.
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Our Culture
IAT is the largest private, family- owned property and casualty insurer in the Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace.
At IAT, our fundamental belief is to a create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.
We offer comprehensive benefits like :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.
IAT Recruiter :
Steve Morley | Senior Recruiter
