Vice President, Casualty Underwriter

Relm Insurance•New York, NY

3d•$180,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Vice President, Casualty Underwriting will be responsible for underwriting complex Casualty risks and contributing to the strategic development of the portfolio. This is both a technical and production-focused position. The successful candidate will combine strong underwriting judgement with commercial instincts, established broker relationships and the ability to identify profitable growth opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ Casualty underwriting and/or broking experience within the US insurance market, with significant experience across both primary and excess business.
A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification, in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science or a related discipline.
In-depth technical knowledge of US Casualty products and coverages, including General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Auto Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability.
Strong relationships with key US wholesale and retail brokers, supported by a proven record of generating and retaining profitable business.
Recognised as a credible market practitioner and thought leader within the US Casualty insurance sector.
Experience negotiating, preparing and drafting policy and endorsement wordings.
Strong portfolio-management capabilities, including the ability to monitor performance, identify trends and implement corrective underwriting actions.
Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
Proven leadership qualities, with the ability to build, motivate and develop a collaborative, high-performing global team.
A creative problem-solver with strong critical-thinking skills, sound commercial judgement and an ethical approach to decision-making.
The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
A confident communicator who can convey complex information clearly and authentically, influence stakeholders and construct persuasive arguments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic underwriting initiatives aligned with Relm’s objectives and changing market conditions.
Underwrite complex Casualty risks, including General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Auto Liability.
Conduct detailed risk assessments using underwriting data, analytical tools and relevant market intelligence.
Apply disciplined underwriting judgement in accordance with Relm’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
Implement effective risk-management strategies to identify and mitigate potential exposures.
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and other industry stakeholders.
Identify and convert profitable new business opportunities while supporting the retention of existing accounts.
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective broker and client engagement strategies.
Provide expert advice and solutions that address clients’ individual insurance requirements.
Manage and optimise the Casualty portfolio to maintain a balanced and profitable book of business.
Monitor portfolio performance, identify emerging trends and recommend appropriate adjustments.
Lead, support and develop Underwriting Assistants, promoting an efficient workflow and their continued professional development.
Contribute to Relm’s wider underwriting strategy and positively influence the culture of the business.