AVP, GL Primary Casualty

Berkley•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nautilus Insurance Group is seeking an AVP, GL Primary Casualty for its Scottsdale headquarters on a hybrid basis. The role manages the day-to-day operation of the primary casualty product development function and ensures the line of business is healthy and aligned with company production and profitability objectives. The position also leads a small product team and may require travel to visit agents and attend conventions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Good understanding of the excess and surplus lines business environment.
Ability to effectively engage with leaders across the organization.
Applicable knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics.
Strong decision-making skills and ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and aptitude to learn new applications as needed.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 5 or more years of related insurance experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Excess and surplus lines background is highly preferred.
CPCU, IIA, or other insurance-related classes are recommended.

Responsibilities

Maintain line-of-business and product profitability in accordance with company objectives.
Analyze market conditions for forms, endorsements, and rates to support competitive positioning.
Review industry publications and monitor pending legislation and regulations to assess their impact on company insurance products.
Collaborate with production underwriting, legal, and IT teams on product initiatives and changes.
Consult with designated company team members to communicate language or provision changes.
Prepare documents or directives needed to implement product changes, including distributing them and notifying internal and external customers.
Consult with agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to assess the feasibility and marketability of new products that meet competition and increase sales.
Oversee development and maintenance of the E-Guide, forms on the web portal, and other electronic products, including communicating changes to internal and external customers.
Lead development of special products or programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars, including their notification and distribution to internal and external customers.
Assist in creating and maintaining rate and form filings for products or lines of business in designated states, including notification and distribution to internal and external customers.
Review and monitor project progress to ensure completion by assigned deadlines.
Manage a small product team in accordance with company policies, goals, and applicable laws, including hiring, training, directing work, engaging, appraising, rewarding, and managing performance.
Travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.

Benefits

Paid childbirth recovery and primary caregiver leave, up to a combined maximum of 12 weeks.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account choices.
401(k) program.
Profit sharing.
Stock purchase plan.
Life insurance and travel accident insurance options.
One paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity.
Tuition assistance and industry-related education and exam programs.
Special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T.
Cost-free access to travel and entertainment discounts through Plum Benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
Free use of an on-site fitness center; yoga and other classes are available for a nominal fee.
Competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees.