AVP Underwriting - Equine Farm Property

About the role

This role will implement, oversee and grow a profitable book of farm property and liability insurance within the Equine segment of our business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with form filings, new system development and other processes as needed.
• Review new risk submission, renewals and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.
• Manage team as business expands and grows.
• Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines.
• Assist Division leadership in the development and implementation of the division business plan and market strategy.
• Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, specifically in the assigned LOB.
• Ensure appropriate response times and exemplary customer service for broker partners.
• Effectively communicate with broker partners to develop & maintain relationships.
• Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain a collaborative approach with brokers to obtain necessary information.
• Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account.
• Pursue professional training for the development of product knowledge and to gain other skills related to personal growth goals.
• Use independent judgement and initiatives to support business goals.
• A team player that maintains a second to none customer service standard.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in equine farm underwriting required.
• 5+ years of management experience preferred.
• AFIS, CPCU desired.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements.
• Ability to develop/oversee underwriting team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and be persuasive.
• Ability to simplify, analyze and explain complex issues.
• Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level.
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively.
• Ability to travel (5%).
• Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Wellness program.