VP, Middle Market Solutions

Arch Insurance Group Inc. • Denver, CO

3d • $129,300 - $259,095 • 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 targeting the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. The role collaborates with retail brokers to attract and retain accounts and manages business in alignment with company strategy and profitability goals.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty underwriting.
• Ability to ensure underwriting decisions comply with the governance framework, including underwriting authority, pricing tools, and Department of Insurance rules and regulations.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence, persuade, and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their daily work.
• Ability to lead and delegate effectively while holding people accountable for positive results.
• Technical knowledge and skills to use pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed decisions that support profitable results.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree preferably in Business, Economics, or Legal.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of underwriting professionals in managing a portfolio of new and renewal business in accordance with strategy and profitability goals.
• Mentor and develop team members to underwrite profitably and manage their portfolios.
• Lead and mentor the team in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions consistent with risk quality and loss experience.
• Build and sustain broker relationships in the assigned territory through consistent visibility and accessibility.
• Supplement training conducted by the Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their roles.
• Manage referrals from team members within the role’s underwriting authority decisively and promptly.
• Source and hire employees as needed and performance-manage team members to develop their skills for greater responsibilities.
• Stay informed about 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.
• Build positive working relationships with brokers, insureds, and colleagues in Operations, Engineering, and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Motivate and inspire team members to develop their package underwriting knowledge and foster a culture of learning and development.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year.
• Up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
• Two paid days of Volunteer Time Off.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks.
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Backup Child and Elder Care.

What This Job Offers

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