AVP, Excess Casualty Underwriter

About the role

Drive profitable growth within the Excess Casualty portfolio by underwriting complex risks, developing strong broker relationships, and delivering disciplined risk selection and pricing. This role is responsible for building and managing a diversified portfolio of predominantly risk management accounts while contributing to overall unit profitability and underwriting excellence within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a profitable portfolio of Excess Casualty business within defined underwriting appetite
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to generate consistent new and renewal opportunities
• Underwrite complex risks through detailed evaluation of exposures, operations, and loss drivers
• Analyze underlying coverage, structure excess layers, and negotiate terms, pricing, and capacity within multi-layer programs
• Assess pricing adequacy using technical models, market insight, and underwriting judgment
• Conduct loss analysis to evaluate severity potential, aggregation risk, and emerging exposures
• Document underwriting decisions, pricing rationale, and coverage positions clearly and consistently
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and underwriting leadership to inform risk selection and portfolio strategy
• Deliver timely, responsive service and clear communication to brokers and internal stakeholders
• Stay current on industry trends, legal developments, and competitive dynamics

Qualifications

• Strong technical underwriting expertise across casualty exposures
• Deep understanding of policy forms, coverage structures, and excess layering
• Advanced analytical skills in pricing, loss evaluation, and risk selection
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational abilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to build and grow a casualty portfolio within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Pay

The pay range for this position is $153,000 - $254,000, which includes geographic adjustments, where applicable. The pay range is the range THMCC, in good faith, believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The hired applicant will be offered pay within the entire range based on the candidate’s geographic location, qualifications, work experience, education, and/or skill level.