AVP, Facultative Underwriter

Odysseyre • New York, NY

283d • $150,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk, through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London. OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth. OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and A+ (Strong) by Standard and Poor's. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

Requirements

• Base understanding of reinsurance and insurance principles, including coverage structures, pricing techniques, distribution channels, and organizational dynamics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage clients, colleagues, and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex data while building meaningful relationships with both clients and internal teams.
• Experience in managing support staff and client relations with discretion and independent judgment.
• A willingness to travel for client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant years of experience in underwriting complex casualty and casualty accounts, with a proven track record in managing large portfolios and driving profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive underwriting analysis for both existing and prospective clients by evaluating experience, exposure, management quality, financial stability, and competitive positioning to assess the profitability of reinsurance transactions.
• Foster and nurture strong relationships with key clients and intermediaries, working closely with senior management to ensure the highest levels of service and satisfaction.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts across claims, actuarial, and accounting teams to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives and risk management processes.
• Represent Odyssey Re to reinsurance intermediaries, clients, and prospects through active engagement in industry events, seminars, conferences, and direct marketing activities.
• Play an integral role in the company's planning process, contributing to both department-specific and organization-wide goals and strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to Associate Underwriters, instilling the company's mission, culture, and performance goals while driving technical underwriting excellence and profitability.

Benefits

• Hybrid working schedule
• Discretionary annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree