VP, E&S Property Line Leader

GUARD Insurance Group•New York, NY

47d•$200,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, E&S Property Line Leader is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus (E&S) Property portfolio. This executive role requires deep expertise in E&S underwriting, particularly in single-risk and layered/shared property products, and a strong command of market dynamics, catastrophe risk management, and underwriting operations.

Requirements

10+ years in E&S Product Management or related roles (underwriting experience a plus)
Deep understanding of E&S Property insurance, including market dynamics and regulatory considerations.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Familiarity with tools like PowerBI and Excel (training available)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the business strategy for the E&S Property line, aligning with organizational goals and market opportunities.
Oversee underwriting performance, product mix, rating strategies, and catastrophe budget deployment.
Ensure profitability and compliance across all underwriting activities.
Lead and manage underwriters, including those with delegated authority. Personally underwrite complex risks when needed and approve high-impact underwriting decisions.
Collaborate with product teams to develop new forms, rates, and underwriting protocols. Drive innovation in underwriting tools and systems.
Build and maintain relationships with key brokers and trading partners. Represent the company externally and travel as needed to support business development.
Lead post-event loss evaluations and ensure prudent reserving practices.
Foster a high-performance culture, mentor underwriting talent, and support succession planning.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!