Vice President, Excess Casualty, Preferred Select, Division Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a Vice President, Excess Casualty, Preferred Select, Division Manager. This role is a hybrid working position ideally based in the greater New York/New Jersey area. We will consider a remote US location for appropriately qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of Hamilton Excess Casualty Preferred Select expansion, including development and ongoing maintenance of underwriting guidelines, rating, coverage forms and endorsements, and submission/application requirements
• Responsible for the overall portfolio management, performance and underwriting profitability of the portfolio
• Demonstrate strong cycle management in shaping and directing of the portfolio
• Arrange and develop new broker partnerships
• Represent Hamilton Select in the marketplace and actively support broker engagement and distribution strategy for Excess Casualty
• Partner with the Technology team to enhance quote/bind workflows, data capture, and analytics to improve ease of doing business and support profitable growth
• Drive the general use of technology to produce superior profit and establish an ease-of-doing business reputation with our appointed trading partners
• Maintain underwriting standards and discipline to deliver profitable results
• Collaborate with internal partners to implement scalable processes and controls that maximize efficiency and underwriting quality
• Develop and maintain senior-level broker relationships to drive sustainable growth
• Ensure team compliance with underwriting authorities and applicable state rules and regulations
• Negotiate coverage terms, pricing, and conditions using sound judgment and critical thinking

Requirements

• Key Attributes: An established underwriter or manager with eight or more years underwriting experience handling Excess Casualty lines, Strong technical knowledge of Excess Casualty exposures and coverage, with the ability to develop talent and mentor the team as the book grows, Understands and is comfortable developing and leading a strategy focused on smaller, niche risks while scaling into lower middle market opportunities, Proven track record of generating new leads, applying sound judgment across a broad range of opportunities, and building a substantial portfolio from a small base, Appreciation of both the subjective and objective aspects to underwriting risk and a willingness to justify decision-making processes at the highest levels in the organization, A broad understanding of market trends and nuances, Proven ability to generate an underwriting profit, Integrity in all internal and external relationships, A shared focus on expense management and managing the overall business operations to maximize shareholder returns, Uses data and facts to inform decisions
• Other Personal Attributes: Motivated, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong decision-making capability, Professional, insightful, and confident when managing varying stakeholders, Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead, Keen attention to detail, highly analytical and excellent problem-solving capability, Technical expertise & capabilities within your field, Results-oriented with a growth mindset, Dedicated and consistent

Benefits

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More. We’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees thrive. Whatever differences set you apart, whether visible or invisible, you will be welcome at Hamilton. Hamilton offers a hybrid approach to flexible working. Join us and you’ll be in good company with Hamilton.

Pay

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Matching 401K plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Gym subsidy
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

Schedule

We offer a hybrid working approach.