AVP, Primary Casualty

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

The AVP will lead a Primary Casualty Underwriting team and grow our business profitably with Wholesale and Retail distribution partners through effective underwriting of new business and renewals according to authority level and established guidelines, participate in special projects, and provide mentoring for less experienced staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, lead and direct an underwriting team.
• Review underwriter referrals to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
• Leverage advanced level knowledge in reviewing and quoting broker submissions to build a book of profitable and diverse primary and supported excess business.
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
• Identify, research, and develop areas of opportunity and market trends.
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers and underwriting team.
• Utilize extensive underwriting experience for consulting advice to underwriters and service staff.
• Interact with broker partners through site visits, in person meetings and providing unparalleled service.
• Oversee and approve endorsements, resolve premium audit disputes, and handle similar account maintenance tasks.
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports/dashboards.
• Conduct educational sessions within the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or seven plus years related underwriting experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus in supporting key agent's and broker's objectives with a talent for building rewarding partnerships.
• Expert-level knowledge of casualty insurance underwriting, risk selection, pricing, and the marketplace as a whole
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in mentoring underwriters in various career stages.
• Advanced levels of teamwork, persistence, leadership, and exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to travel.
• Professional designations preferred.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Chicago Pay Range: $129,600-174,900