AVP- Excess Casualty Underwriting & Business Development Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: We are currently seeking an AVP of Excess Casualty Underwriting & Business Development at Great American Professional Risk Insurance Services. This role involves managing a national territory, overseeing premium growth, and maintaining an existing book of complex excess casualty and umbrella business. The position is based in Charlotte, NC and requires occasional overnight travel. Qualifications include prior underwriting experience in casualty, umbrella, or excess lines, with preferred experience in construction, manufacturing, or transportation classes of business. Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills are essential. Bachelor's degree preferred. Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and role complexity, along with company benefits such as medical, dental, vision plans, PTO, paid holidays, and more.
Job Description
Job Description:
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insuranceindustry means opportunity for you. Great American InsuranceGroup’s member companies are subsidiaries of American FinancialGroup. We combine a ‘small company’ culture where your ideas willbe heard with ‘big company’ expertise to help you succeed. Withover 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there arealways opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, wevalue diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people fromdifferent cultures, backgrounds and experiences workcollaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionallyfocused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuingdiversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to createa workplace where all employees feel included, empowered andenabled to perform at their best.
Great American Professional RiskInsurance Services (GAPRIS) provides specialized umbrella andexcess liability coverages for medium to Fortune 500-size companiesin need of high coverage limits for casualty exposures by utilizingthe varied capabilities within Great American Insurance Group onboth an admitted and non-admitted basis.
We are currently searchingfor an AVP of Excess Casualty Underwriting & Business Development.
This position will manage a national territory and haveresponsibility for premium growth. In addition, this position willbe responsible for managing an existing book of complex excesscasualty and umbrella business. This role is hybrid reporting intoour Charlotte, NC office and requires occasional overnighttravel.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Hasresponsibility for managing a book of complex excess casualty andumbrella business, including:
Develops a marketing plan for book ofbusiness, taking into consideration the strengths and weaknesses ofcompetitors, divisional objectives, and overall marketconditions.
Prospects and manages relationships to achieveproduction and profitability objectives.
Acts as a liaison betweencompany and client/broker in solving problems.
Markets and providesstrategic training on company products and services to existing andprospective brokers.
Interprets, explains, and educates on productsand forms.
Gathers, analyzes, and maintains competitive information.
Makes appropriate recommendations based on competitive landscapeand industry trends.
Has responsibility for evaluating and managinglarge volume of submissions effectively.
Ensures the delivery,follow-up, and servicing requirements of all quotes on new andrenewal accounts.
Provides appropriate recommendations on accountsbased on management and underwriting guidelines.
Maintains a highlevel of customer service.
Has responsibility for building andmaintaining effective business relationships with internal andexternal customers/coworkers to attract and retain profitablebusiness.
Ensures consistency across the team when communicatingwith/responding to producers and brokers.
Administers and appliesinsurance laws and regulations and as appropriate, underwritingrules, guidelines, and rating manual rules.
Performs other duties asassigned.
Qualifications:
Prior underwriting experience in casualty,umbrella or excess lines required.
Experience in construction,manufacturing, transportation classes of business preferred.
CRIS,MRIS, TRIP, CPCU, ARM, or other insurance designations are aplus.
Prior experience establishing, building, and managing retailbroker relationships preferred.
Excellent communication,interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills necessary tobuild trusting relationships and enhance service reputationrequired.
Strong analytical, decision making, and problem resolutionskills required.
Ability for occasional day and overnight travel tovisit clients and brokers required.
Bachelor’s degreepreferred.
Business Unit:
Great American Professional Risk InsuranceServicesBenefits:
Compensation varies by role, position level, andlocation. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education,training, certifications, experience, and the role’s scope andcomplexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive TotalRewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plansstarting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, anemployee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paidparental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with companymatch. These benefits are available to eligible full-time andpart-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details aboutour total rewards and specific compensation ranges during thehiring process.by Jobble
