Sr. Underwriter/AVP, Public Directors & Officers Division

Allied World Assurance Company•San Francisco, CA

22d•$105,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our generous benefits package includes\: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world . Allied World is looking for a Sr. Underwriter or AVP to join the San Francisco team in the Public Directors & Officers division. The dynamic state of the D&O Insurance market requires drive, a high acumen for success, and flexibility to changing conditions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, for helping to manage the growth of the overall portfolio, and for marketing to broker-partners and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Requirements

4-year college degree required
3-7 years underwriting experience
Solid Writing and Communication Skills
Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi task
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Willingness to travel
Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged

Responsibilities

Conduct financial and business analysis of client-companies and meet with C-suite executives to discuss operating and future performance
Negotiate coverage and layer participation for large Directors and Officers Liability insurance programs on publicly-traded companies including IPOs, SPACs, and M&A transactions
Assist in managing a renewal book of business while driving new business production growth
Maintain relationships with broker partners while working to expand production sources regionally
Work with Northwestern Region leads on regional budgeting and business development
Engage with the Claims, and Actuarial, Legal, and Marketing departments on an as-needed basis
Participate in internal projects to improve business processes regionally and countrywide
Maintain compliance with all internal, administrative, and underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures