Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Underwriter
About The Position
IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Underwriter from our Scottsdale, Arizona location. We’re looking for an experienced Inland Marine & Property Underwriter to step into a visible, impact-driven VP role. This is not a maintenance-only seat. You’ll lead a team of underwriters and grow a book while helping us expand our footprint—bringing ideas, relationships, and underwriting expertise that move the business forward. This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 12+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience, including demonstrated expertise in leading, mentoring, and managing underwriting teams
- Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
- Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
- Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Nice To Haves
- Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
- Master’s Degree
- Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk
Responsibilities
- Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the region
- Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow
- Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment—knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
- Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
- Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
- Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
- Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
- Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month. These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why.
- Perform other duties as needed
Benefits
- 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
- 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
- Hybrid work environment
- Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
- Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
- College Loan Assistance Support Plan
- Educational Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Dress for Your Day Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
