AVP, Underwriting Special Risk A&H

About the role

This senior-level position is part of the Accident & Health (A&H) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), specifically within the Special Risk team—a group focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions to a broad range of niche markets. The A&H Special Risk team manages a diverse and evolving portfolio of programs through partnerships with Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), Third Party Administrators (TPAs), and other key producers.

Line of Business

The A&H Specialty Business Unit takes a forward-thinking, flexible approach to solutions that span a robust slate of products tailored to needs in Special Risk, International Travel Medical, retail and wholesale Travel and Occupational Risk.

Team

In addition to cultivating strong relationships with MGUs, producers, and internal stakeholders, you will help drive operational efficiency and innovation across the business. You will lead the onboarding of new MGA and TPA partners across multiple chassis and serve as a mentor and technical resource to junior team members.

What You Will Do

• Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation
• Aid in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers
• Maintain awareness of market trends and identify emerging threats to the department
• Analyse results and maintain accountability of agency partners within the department
• Clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
• May provide input into the development of strategic annual department planning activities
• Perform Underwriting Audits
• Lead, develop, motivate, and retain a high performing team or UW staff members
• Proactively addresses concerns, holds team accountable, makes sound decisions, and sets clear direction
• Attend any necessary due diligence review for new MGUs
• Participate in training and initiatives
• On boarding of new clients and/or new accounts
• Manage the reinsurance relationships and the process
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring To C&F

• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Strong risk management and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with brokers, producers and clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and open to an ever changing, fast paced environment
• Proven leadership ability
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task with an emphasis on quality and customer service

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years of underwriting experience required
• Previous leadership experience
• Underwrite submissions of quotes that may be applicable to the travel, travel medical and blanket accident business segments
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel required, 15-20%
• Possess underwriting and industry designations applicable to SBU desired