AVP, Middle Market Solutions, Property

Arch Insurance Group Inc. • San Francisco, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned insurance professional to lead underwriting strategy and execution for a designated Line of Business (LoB). This role involves underwriting new and renewal accounts to meet financial targets, managing complex referrals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Market Management, Claims, and other product lines. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in regional insurance markets, strong broker relationships, and a proven track record of underwriting profitable business.

Requirements

• 4-12 years experience in proven track record in Underwriting profitable business in LoB.
• Good understanding of LoB products and portfolio
• 4-12 years experience in demonstrating established relationships with brokers at peer group level and established within market
• 4-12 years experience in understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape
• College degree preferably in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration
• Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB(s) and work closely with Market Management, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross- selling
• Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom line targets
• Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
• Proactively manage capacity
• Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios (for relevant LOBs)
• Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers or producers has issued documentation (where producer responsibility)
• Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception and utilization of global pricing tools
• Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception
• Underwrite in line with LOB governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles
• Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
• Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB regionally
• Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)
• Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary)
• Manage complex referrals from underwriters and spokes and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Backup Child and Elder Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager