Underwriting Manager

Berkley • Irving, TX

13h • Remote

About The Position

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve. This role can be based in our Scottsdale, AZ office from remote in other western US locations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years’ commercial lines underwriting experience
• Experience in and understanding of the E&S competitive marketplace
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product knowledge in Manufacturing and Products
• A drive to be creative and innovative in advancing the success of the assigned team/ region
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and embrace change
• A strong desire to compete – and to win
• A team player approach
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training

Nice To Haves

• Professional Insurance designations preferred: CPCU, CRIS, ASLI, AU

Responsibilities

• Leading the team of underwriters in driving premium, rate, and profitability goals
• Achieving premium, rate and profitability goals
• Assisting in refining and updating the Underwriting Guidelines
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Participating in the sourcing, interviewing and hiring of new team members
• Drive broker engagement strategies to enhance new business growth and renewal retention
• Applying analytics to distribution management
• Maintaining own book of business

What This Job Offers

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