AVP, Program Underwriting Manager

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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About The Position

AmTrust Specialty Programs, a division of AmTrust North America, is a market-leading insurance carrier with more than 20 years of experience developing and growing profitable delegated authority programs in partnership with select Managing General Agents. As a result of persistent, profitable growth within this division, AmTrust is looking to add an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Specialty Programs to their team. The role involves underwriting an assigned book of Program business across multiple insurance lines in accordance with corporate guidelines, assisting in the production of new Program opportunities with a focus on business development, and demonstrating strong relationship management with Program Managers to ensure lasting, profitable books of business. Additionally, the position requires coordinating product development for assigned programs, assisting in the preparation of specific program filings, providing coverage analysis of both competitor and AmTrust products, and performing audits to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.

Requirements

• A college degree required.
• Property/casualty insurance experience, preferably 10+ years in an underwriting or product development role across various insurance lines at an insurance company.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong PC skills, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day underwriting of program business, to include new program opportunities, existing and renewal programs, as assigned.
• Demonstrate leadership by coordinating internal disciplines/resources to bind and manage the program.
• Handling of special acceptances, referrals, communication between AmTrust and Program Managers.
• Monthly monitoring of Program performance.
• Travel, as necessary to perform due diligence, underwriting audits, or other such travel as is necessary to properly service the Programs assigned.
• Attend industry conferences, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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