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Summary
The Assistant Vice President of Construction Excess Casualty must be a highly-motivated, career-oriented individual who is technically proficient in underwriting casualty business. Candidate must be able to underwrite large, highly technical risks within the Construction Industry in accordance with Arch Insurance business standards and sound underwriting practices. The AVP of Construction Excess Casualty will manage a book to achieve organization goals via the effective utilization of assigned human and financial resources in the interpretation, implementation, and achievement of these business goals. This individual will manage the Construction Excess Central Region book of business.
Responsibilities
- Work independently to underwrite umbrella and excess policies for highly complex construction risks
- Strong customer-service focus with the ability to effectively multi-task with limited direction
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned retail brokers to successfully maintain our business which will require travel to producer location.
- Provide input on strategies and actions that can maximize product line underwriting results and competitive advantages while being mindful of the organizational goals of returning desired ROE for the unit’s underwriting results.
- Review large losses to identify any trends or training issues and provide post loss analysis when requested
- Personally participate in marketplace initiatives to expand the overall Arch brand and the specific reputation through interface with regional customers, brokers and other industry professionals.
- Complete special projects as assigned by the head of the business unit.
- Work independently as a member of a team while building a profitable book of business.
- Regularly meet with key brokers and agents, industry groups and insureds to present and represent Arch’s interest in the region.
- Prioritizing work, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure that underwriting applications and practices within their book are in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements.
- Assist finance, claims, legal, marketing, IT, and compliance as needed.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving abilities
- Participate in industry conferences as required
Skills/Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of Large Account Construction underwriting experience, including a progression to more senior underwriting roles with dedicated underwriting authority.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills as evidenced by extensive successful external experience in dealing with brokers, agents, policyholders and industry groups and internal experience in dealing with peers, support staff, management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to understand and interpret various sources of information to make informed decisions.
- Ability to travel up to 25% within assigned region.
Education
- BA or BS undergraduate degree, with exposure to Economics, Mathematics, Business admin or Finance preferred (professional CPCU certification and/or MBA desired).
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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$115,176 - $155,826/year
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
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For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:
May 14, 202514400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
