VP, Program Manager
About The Position
About the Role. The Vice President, Program Manager will oversee PURE Programs E&S High Value Builder’s Risk program, serving as the senior leader responsible for carrier relationships, portfolio performance, and long-term product strategy. This role carries full accountability for underwriting execution, profitability, and growth across the Builder’s Risk product line. Reporting directly to senior underwriting leadership, this individual will lead a cross-functional effort to strengthen PURE’s market position in the high-value residential construction segment. The VP will collaborate closely with underwriting, claims, distribution, and carrier partners to ensure consistent underwriting discipline, product innovation, and service excellence. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in high-value residential construction risk and a strong understanding of the E&S and admitted markets. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of progressive experience in construction underwriting, program management, or related disciplines. What You’ll Do. Program Strategy & Oversight Lead the strategic direction and management of PURE’s High Value Builder’s Risk program. Define underwriting appetite, pricing strategy, and performance standards aligned with profitability and growth goals. Oversee portfolio performance, providing analysis, reporting, and actionable insights to executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement in underwriting practices, governance, and partner engagement. Lead renewal and expansion negotiations with carrier partners to ensure alignment of interests and long-term stability. Carrier & Market Partnerships Serve as the primary relationship manager for carrier partners, ensuring transparency, trust, and aligned objectives. Represent PURE externally as a subject matter expert in high-value residential construction risk. Oversee carrier reporting, reinsurance coordination, and compliance with program terms and service standards. Identify opportunities for market expansion, new coverage solutions, or distribution enhancements. Leadership & Collaboration Provide direction and mentorship to the Course of Construction (COC) Underwriting Manager and related underwriting teams. Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Partner with internal stakeholders—including Product, Claims, Finance, and Legal—to deliver consistent program execution and governance. Champion PURE’s values through balanced decision-making support both member experience and business performance. Underwriting Excellence & Execution Maintain oversight of underwriting discipline and authority delegation across the Builder’s Risk portfolio. Support underwriters and managers in evaluating complex or unique construction risks. Ensure adherence to PURE’s underwriting framework, documentation standards, and audit requirements. Oversee rate, form, and coverage evolution to maintain competitiveness and risk alignment.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience in high-value residential construction underwriting, program management, or related fields.
- Deep technical expertise in construction risk, including ground-up residential projects and renovation exposures.
- Proven success in managing carrier relationships, negotiating reinsurance or delegated authority arrangements.
- Strategic leader with the ability to balance long-term vision and near-term execution.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or professional designation (CPCU, ARM, CRIS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and management of PURE’s High Value Builder’s Risk program.
- Define underwriting appetite, pricing strategy, and performance standards aligned with profitability and growth goals.
- Oversee portfolio performance, providing analysis, reporting, and actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in underwriting practices, governance, and partner engagement.
- Lead renewal and expansion negotiations with carrier partners to ensure alignment of interests and long-term stability.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for carrier partners, ensuring transparency, trust, and aligned objectives.
- Represent PURE externally as a subject matter expert in high-value residential construction risk.
- Oversee carrier reporting, reinsurance coordination, and compliance with program terms and service standards.
- Identify opportunities for market expansion, new coverage solutions, or distribution enhancements.
- Provide direction and mentorship to the Course of Construction (COC) Underwriting Manager and related underwriting teams.
- Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
- Partner with internal stakeholders—including Product, Claims, Finance, and Legal—to deliver consistent program execution and governance.
- Champion PURE’s values through balanced decision-making support both member experience and business performance.
- Maintain oversight of underwriting discipline and authority delegation across the Builder’s Risk portfolio.
- Support underwriters and managers in evaluating complex or unique construction risks.
- Ensure adherence to PURE’s underwriting framework, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
- Oversee rate, form, and coverage evolution to maintain competitiveness and risk alignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
