AVP, Underwriting

Job Description

This is a key position, and we are looking for someone to execute the strategy (growth) and help drive rate and retention along with cultivating broker/client relationships. This position is also responsible for ensuring that key performance metrics are achieved which will drive profitability, shift portfolio mix, and develop and execute our go-to-market strategy to drive new business and retention.

Responsibilities Include

• Strategy execution in line with underwriting objectives to meet/exceed the financial plan with a focus on portfolio management, rate, and retention for Casualty
• Managing renewal book of business and driving new strategic relationships
• Internal (Claims, Actuary, Finance, etc.) and External (brokers and clients) stakeholder management
• Establishing key performance targets and financial budgets to optimize new business targets
• Helping the team manage the new business pipeline
• Managing relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction
• Participating in leadership team meetings of assigned areas to provide specialist guidance and enable the implementation of policies, projects, and change initiatives to produce profitable results
• Contributing to the business growth strategy to align underwriting strategy with wider business goals
• Overseeing development plans for underwriters to ensure the capability exists to drive business results.
• Recommending and implementing action plans after reviewing broker partner books of business and profit/growth results and trends
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier, or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of Casualty Business
• Ability to leverage existing relationships with Agents, Brokers, internal, and external business partners
• Portfolio Management Experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Collaborative
• Results-oriented
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.