At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a
SVP Underwriter Excess Casualty
Classification: Exempt/Full-time
Reports to: EVP Underwriting or above
Travel: Up to 20% or more
Salary: $225,000.00
Role overview
DUAL North America is seeking an Senior Vice President in Underwriting for the Excess Liability division.
At DUAL, the SVP leads a team of underwriters, setting and executing production goals aligned with divisional strategy. This role combines portfolio management with leadership, including coaching and performance management. The SVP is responsible for underwriting complex risks, developing key producer relationships, and driving business growth as a subject matter expert.
Leading and supporting a team of underwriters in the excess liability division, you will oversee underwriting for excess liability programs, advise on structural layering strategies, and lead coordination with carrier partner and compliance teams.
Role responsibilities
Define team production goals that align to division goals, and drive execution in both a hands-on fashion while also accomplishing work often through direct reports
Coach, mentor and train junior and/or senior underwriters
Manages a team of underwriters to include conducting performance reviews and providing input to merit recommendations, making termination decisions, etc.
Review referals from team members
Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools; within the UW guidelines
Execute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions
Foster and build new relationships with key producers – expectation is to gain more business and place it
Acts as a subject matter expert for their respective business, and demonstrates advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics which could include more nuanced risks, limits, and how to price for them
Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team and business
Participating in Team Leader Meetings where applicable
Hire in respective team, raise job reqs, participate in new hire interviews, and make hiring decisions where applicable
Underwriting Authority: Has Underwriting authority as outlined in LOA
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field strongly preferred
10+ years of relevant underwriting experience, with leadership exposure
Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations strongly preferred
In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment
Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 20% or more as required for client meetings, marketing, conferences, or industry events
Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment
If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team
What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
