VP, Middle Market Solutions

Arch Capital Group•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Middle Market Solutions leads a team of underwriting professionals and oversees technical underwriting and account management for Middle Market Property and Casualty accounts focused on the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. The role collaborates with retail brokers to attract and retain accounts and manages a portfolio of new and renewal business in line with company strategy and profitability goals. The position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Four-year college degree; preferably in Business, Economics, or Legal.
Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty underwriting.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to persuade and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their daily work.
Ability to lead and delegate effectively while holding people accountable for results.
Technical knowledge and skills to use pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed decisions that support profitable results.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of underwriting professionals in managing new and renewal business according to company strategy and profitability goals.
Mentor and develop team members in profitable underwriting and portfolio management.
Lead the team in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions appropriate to risk quality and loss experience.
Build and maintain broker relationships in the assigned territory through consistent visibility and accessibility.
Supplement training provided by the Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their roles.
Manage team referrals within the position's underwriting authority decisively and promptly.
Source and hire employees as needed and manage team performance to develop skills for greater responsibilities.
Ensure underwriting decisions comply with the governance framework, underwriting authority, pricing tools, and applicable Department of Insurance rules and regulations.
Monitor changing market conditions to identify opportunities and minimize risk in alignment with profitability goals.
Represent Arch Underwriters, Inc. positively and professionally alongside Distribution colleagues, and expect the same from team members.
Maintain effective relationships with brokers, insureds, and colleagues in Operations, Engineering, and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Motivate team members to develop their package underwriting knowledge and foster a culture of learning and development.