Vice President, Underwriting

Vice President, UnderwritingAbout the CompanyAccomplished insurance companyIndustryInsuranceTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Vice President for Property Wholesale Underwriting to spearhead their Wholesale Property team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and broker relationships across the U.S. Excess & Surplus (E&S) and admitted markets. This executive role demands a strategic leader with a proven track record in wholesale distribution channels, capable of managing a team to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability targets. Key responsibilities include the development and execution of underwriting strategies for large and mid-sized commercial property accounts, overseeing the evaluation and approval of complex risks, and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale brokers to enhance market presence. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' commercial property underwriting experience, with a significant focus on wholesale distribution and E&S lines, and at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive underwriting position. The role requires deep technical knowledge of complex property risks, catastrophe modeling, and layered/excess placements, as well as a proven ability to lead underwriting teams and deliver profitable growth. A strong broker network, excellent negotiation, and relationship management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will also have a Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, or a related field, with CPCU or ARM certification being preferred. The Vice President will be expected to mentor and develop underwriting talent, foster a high-performance team culture, and collaborate with various internal stakeholders on portfolio management and product development.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsFinance