SVP, Chief Underwriting Officer
Vela Insurance Services (a Berkley Company) · Scottsdale, AZ · 2 mo ago
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Responsibilities
- Lead and Manage Underwriting Strategy Across All Segments
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work Closely with SLT Constituents
- Integrate Underwriting with Sales and Marketing
- Create a Unified “One Team” Approach
- Support the Redesign of the CUO Role
- Lead the Identification and Development of New Insurance Products
- Leverage Data Analytics and AI
- Enhance Leadership and Talent Development
- Build a Defensible Sales Flywheel
- Establish and Collaborate with a Newly Formed Distribution Strategies Group
- Design Sales and Underwriting Acumen Training
- Organize an Annual Broker Qualification Trip
- Establish a Producer Council
- Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Leverage Data and Analytics
- Address Legacy Business Challenges
- Develop Future Value Propositions
Qualifications
- Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
- Industry designations preferred: CPCU, ASLI, ARM
- Minimum of 15+ years’ commercial lines underwriting experience, with strong foundation in portfolio analytics
- Strong sales acumen and drive – Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a sales-driven culture
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated technical expertise in underwriting
- Experience in and understanding the competitive E&S marketplace is a significant advantage
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Plan
- Robust Benefits Package
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans