Associate Vice President of Property Underwriting

This position is open to multiple U.S. locations. Preferably near a U.S. HW Kaufman office location.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Property Leader specializing in Excess & Surplus Lines (E&S) business to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the growth of Excess & Surplus (E&S) Property business written on a nation-wide basis via nationwide wholesalers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with CEO and CUO to develop and implement growth strategies for E&S property business, ensuring alignment with company objectives and profitability goals
• Underwrite small and middle-market E&S property accounts on a brokerage basis; Manage referral property accounts via nationwide binding authority program
• Monitor and manage the performance of the E&S property portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize profitability
• Lead, hire and mentor property underwriters. Mentor and train Assistant Underwriters
• Management of aggregate in wildfire and wind CAT exposed areas. Set CAT aggregate strategy and manage aggregate reporting process
• Develop, monitor and update property underwriting guidelines and rates
• Build and nurture relationships with wholesale brokers and internal teams to drive business growth and retention
• Work closely with treaty and facultative reinsurance markets to optimize Atain reinsurance strategy
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in related work experience
• Minimum 8 years of property Excess and Surplus Lines underwriting experience at an E&S carrier – commercial lines and homeowners
• Deep understanding of property insurance products, CAT exposure (wind and wildfire), underwriting principles, and risk assessment methodologies
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated history of proactive performance
• Ability to travel
  
  

Compensation Package

Competitive base compensation

Flexible and hybrid work options

Health benefits & 401K with employer match

Employer paid continuing education courses and designations

Many opportunities for career advancement

About Our Company

An established national provider of property and casualty insurance, Atain has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Atain provides national excess and surplus business through wholesale general agents and brokers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.