AVP, E&S Property

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the guidance of South East Region Property Management and within the company guidelines, develop a profitable book of property insurance business for US domiciled upper middle market and middle market accounts within the region. Create business plans in collaboration with our Distribution division to achieve targeted production with identified key wholesale brokers. Identify occupancy classes to be targeted with these producers. Develop and maintain relationships with approved wholesale brokers, including but not limited to travels within the region, prepare and deliver presentations, and provide training on new products. Underwrite, maintain, and grow a profitable book of business in the non‑admitted property market with wholesale brokers. This includes evaluating and prioritizing submissions, analyzing exposure and coverage requests, determining acceptable deployment of gross and net capacity, setting pricing, and negotiating the final property insurance product on an account basis. Monitor portfolio metrics and identify business opportunities to differentiate the company.
Required Skills and Abilities

Well‑developed active listening, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills for developing and strengthening broker relationships. Strong communications skills, business writing and oral presentation skills. Well‑developed business acumen to understand performance metrics and to develop and implement profitable growth strategy within a dedicated territory. Shared and layered property account experience, including experience negotiating manuscript forms. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Sound technology capabilities in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and ability to manipulate data. Knowledge of CAT modeling parameters (PML, AAL, data quality) to assess an account and a portfolio exposure and calculate a CAT rate. Understanding of key elements of risk selection and risk assessment, ability to develop loss estimates, negotiate a risk mitigation plan based on survey reports and place facultative reinsurance when necessary.
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, ideally with a major in Economics, Business, Risk‑management or Engineering. Additional industry‑specific study or designations (such as CPCU & ARM) are a plus. 5+ years of property experience handling upper middle market and middle market property accounts, including at least 3 years at a non‑admitted carrier as an underwriter.
Benefits

Medical plans including dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
Paid time off: 20 days per year, up to 12 paid company holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days.
Basic life and AD&D insurance as well as short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement; backup child and elder care.
Additional health and wellness benefits.

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