Provide management direction and leadership for the underwriting of the Commercial Property, using the distribution channel of E&S Wholesale brokers based in the Central and Midwest Region
Lead the team to achieve organization growth, while maintaining the targeted profitability and the allocated cat risk aggregates
Establish and maintain sound business practices
Provide ongoing assistance to management in the interpretation, implementation, and achievement of those business goals
Maintain the desired level of technical and commercial expertise of the underwriting team to achieve the profitability goals, as well as satisfactory customer experience
Ensure all underwriters follow guidelines and regulatory requirements
Assess the training needs of the team and work in partnership with the Training manager and the SVP E&S property in designing and delivering the training
Escalate new products and services development that are identified as profitable opportunity for E&S property in the South Central region
Develop regional distribution plans with Distribution and the regional management team
Participate in marketplace initiatives through interface with key customers and brokers to promote Arch Insurance property expertise
Regularly meet with Wholesale brokers, industry groups, and insured’s to present and represent the business unit’s interests and innovation
Requirements
Excellent knowledge and understanding of tools and systems pertinent to commercial property portfolio management
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and leadership skills as evidenced by experience in dealing with brokers, industry groups, and insureds
Extensive network of relationships with regional commercial property brokers
Bachelor's degree (ideally with a degree/major in Economics, Business, Risk-management or Engineering)
Additional industry-specific study or designations (such as CPCU, ASLI/AU, ARM) are a plus
Minimum 10 years of property underwriting, including a progression of management roles