AVP Underwriting, Environmental

American National • New York, NY

91d • $185,900 - $223,100

About The Position

We are looking for a highly capable Assistant Vice President of Environmental to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. Responsibilities may also include staff management or regional responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8 years underwriting experience with experience underwriting and marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• People management experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Imageright also beneficial.
• Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong customer service with a professional attitude and approach needed.
• Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements.
• Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit.
• Continually seeks opportunities for niche products and potential agent opportunities.
• Experience in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Requires demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an annual department business plan.
• Proven employee development, mentoring, coaching and performance management skills.
• Recognized as a leader within the organization that provides advice and guidance to others.
• Ability to travel as needed, and with short notice.
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong computer skills required. Must be able to work closely with various support systems and understand and apply basic programming tactics.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned group.
• Be a key contributor and help build and selectively manage portfolio's overall GWP, LR and CR objectives.
• Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
• Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale brokers.
• Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
• Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
• Ensure fully aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to ensure understand underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.
• Typically manages a small team of professional level underwriters.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals.
• Promote an environment that encourages self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure professional development of underwriting team including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills as well as professional behavior.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees