Vantage Risk Ltd.
Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
About the Company Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.
Vantage has approximately 365 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 35 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
About the Role At Vantage, the Assistant Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty is a member of our Excess Casualty team. The mission of the Excess Casualty team is to add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. This role is responsible for underwriting according to authority level and established guidelines. Reporting to the Underwriting Manager – Excess Casualty, this is a remote opportunity, or a potential hybrid opportunity if the candidate is within commuting distance of one of Vantage’s office locations.
The base salary expectation for this role is between $140,000 and $200,000. The actual base salary and title for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Reviewing submissions to ensure alignment with risk appetite and business strategy.
Generate new business by working with wholesale brokers and clients to find innovative ways to deploy the E&S Excess Casualty product.
Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures thoroughly and effectively.
Perform underwriting activities associated with the management of all underwriting transactions, service standards and compliance rules and documentation.
Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively engaging internal and external contacts.
Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.
Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned under minimal supervision.
As a new company, we fully acknowledge the scope of each colleague’s job will change over time. Vantage expects all colleagues to be flexible and understand that responsibilities and accountabilities will morph and change.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
At least seven years of Excess Casualty experience required.
Experience with Wholesale E&S Excess Casualty brokers.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to navigate and adapt to change in a fast-paced, rapidly growing startup environment. Vantage associates are expected to exhibit curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and resourcefulness to successfully manage the opportunities associated with building a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.
Our Vantage Values Do What’s Right
– be a force for good, for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry and communities.
Be Relentlessly Curious
– ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined.
We’re Better Together
– collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally.
Be Transparent
– in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself.
Make A Difference
– focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative. All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You!" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information regarding how we use this data, please see our online privacy notice at Vantage Recruiting Privacy Notice.
ADA Notice: All applications shall be submitted online through our applicant tracking system. Candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation to enable them to apply and/or fully participate in the selection process are encouraged to email recruiting@vantagerisk.com with the subject "Candidate ADA Request" detailing their needs. Please note the above email box is for candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation only, emails submitting resumes will not be considered and those seeking application status updates will go unanswered.
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About the Company Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.
Vantage has approximately 365 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 35 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
About the Role At Vantage, the Assistant Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty is a member of our Excess Casualty team. The mission of the Excess Casualty team is to add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. This role is responsible for underwriting according to authority level and established guidelines. Reporting to the Underwriting Manager – Excess Casualty, this is a remote opportunity, or a potential hybrid opportunity if the candidate is within commuting distance of one of Vantage’s office locations.
The base salary expectation for this role is between $140,000 and $200,000. The actual base salary and title for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Reviewing submissions to ensure alignment with risk appetite and business strategy.
Generate new business by working with wholesale brokers and clients to find innovative ways to deploy the E&S Excess Casualty product.
Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures thoroughly and effectively.
Perform underwriting activities associated with the management of all underwriting transactions, service standards and compliance rules and documentation.
Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively engaging internal and external contacts.
Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.
Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned under minimal supervision.
As a new company, we fully acknowledge the scope of each colleague’s job will change over time. Vantage expects all colleagues to be flexible and understand that responsibilities and accountabilities will morph and change.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
At least seven years of Excess Casualty experience required.
Experience with Wholesale E&S Excess Casualty brokers.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to navigate and adapt to change in a fast-paced, rapidly growing startup environment. Vantage associates are expected to exhibit curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and resourcefulness to successfully manage the opportunities associated with building a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.
Our Vantage Values Do What’s Right
– be a force for good, for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry and communities.
Be Relentlessly Curious
– ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined.
We’re Better Together
– collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally.
Be Transparent
– in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself.
Make A Difference
– focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative. All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You!" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information regarding how we use this data, please see our online privacy notice at Vantage Recruiting Privacy Notice.
ADA Notice: All applications shall be submitted online through our applicant tracking system. Candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation to enable them to apply and/or fully participate in the selection process are encouraged to email recruiting@vantagerisk.com with the subject "Candidate ADA Request" detailing their needs. Please note the above email box is for candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation only, emails submitting resumes will not be considered and those seeking application status updates will go unanswered.
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