AVP, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter – Midwest Region

Responsibilities

• Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the Midwest Region
• Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
• Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
• Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
• Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
• Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
• Perform in-person visits with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 9+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, and providing guidance managing underwriters
• Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
• Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
• Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate

Preferred

• Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AUM
• Master’s Degree
• Exposure to loss control or risk engineering

Pay

Annual gross salary range: $97,880 – $213,030

Schedule

Works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.