Manager Underwriting

NextEra Energy • North Palm Beach, FL

23h

About The Position

At PALMS Insurance, a NextEra Energy company, the AVP, Underwriting for the Specialty Lines team manages a portfolio’s performance, including new business production, retention, rate and tiering execution, and portfolio management actions. The role also manages broker relationships, underwriting referrals, and a production portfolio.

The position manages a book of business by analyzing the quality and quantity of risks written, preparing reports, monitoring outcomes, and recommending and implementing action plans to improve underwriting results. The successful candidate brings Specialty Lines underwriting experience, including expertise in standard Casualty lines or non-traditional specialty lines such as Crisis Management, Trade Credit, Accident & Health, Aviation, Political Risk, or Kidnap & Ransom. Experience underwriting sophisticated, non-commoditized risks and a consultative approach with cedents and business partners are important. Prior treaty or program underwriting experience is desired.

The position regularly travels to key accounts and participates in industry events and committees. It also leads, coaches, and trains junior team members. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable. NextEra Energy offers benefits for employees and eligible family members; details are available through the company’s benefits information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Specialty Lines underwriting experience, with expertise in standard Casualty lines or non-traditional specialty lines.
• Ability to underwrite sophisticated, non-commoditized risks requiring deep technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a consultative approach with cedents and business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• AICPCU, RPLU, or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience as a treaty underwriter or program underwriter.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and cultivate broker and cedant relationships across the U.S. market.
• Lead underwriting and negotiation of treaty reinsurance and program manager contracts in line with company risk appetite and profitability goals.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, and Finance teams to analyze portfolio performance and inform pricing and risk selection.
• Manage a profitable book of business through underwriting decisions made in compliance with state laws and company guidelines; evaluate results and conduct portfolio reviews.
• Analyze factors affecting profitability, growth, and retention; recommend, implement, and monitor action plans.
• Examine, identify, and evaluate exposures using insurance applications, internet searches, inspection reports, credit reports, and internal subject matter expert guidance.
• Accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority in partnership with the management team.
• Execute management’s underwriting strategy, including portfolio management and self-audits.
• Stay informed about product-line industry trends and the insurance market.
• Make recommendations concerning marketing, pricing, products, and systems.
• Travel regularly to key accounts and maintain a visible marketplace presence through industry events and committees.
• Monitor agency action and participate in account management, agency planning, and marketing meetings.
• Lead, coach, and provide training support to develop junior team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered to employees and their eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Relocation may be provided if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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