SVP, Chief Underwriting Officer
About The Position
The Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) is an executive leader responsible for driving underwriting excellence, portfolio performance, and strategic growth at Vela Insurance Services. Reporting to the President, s/he will lead a unified underwriting strategy across all segments, ensuring profitable growth through a “One Underwriting” mindset. This role will oversee the redesign of the CUO role to foster stronger collaboration with MSEs, foster a sales-driven culture, and align underwriting operations with emerging opportunities in technology, data analytics, and market diversification. The CUO will champion a future-focused vision, enhancing leadership capabilities, talent retention, and broker relationships to build a defensible sales flywheel and promote sustainable profitability.
Requirements
- Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
- Minimum of 15+ years’ commercial lines underwriting experience, with strong foundation in portfolio analytics
- Strong sales acumen and drive – Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a sales-driven culture
- Demonstrated success in product development, innovation, and launching new products
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated technical expertise in underwriting
- Experience in and understanding the competitive E&S marketplace is a significant advantage
Nice To Haves
- Industry designations preferred: CPCU, ASLI, ARM
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
