AVP, Captive Programs — Growth, Underwriting & Partnerships

Skyward Service Company

United States

Remote

USD 165,000 - 200,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Skyward Specialty is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Programs to lead a profitable portfolio of MGA/MGU programs, leveraging deep P&C expertise and strong partner relationships. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership in a fast-growing team and opportunities to shape risk selection and pricing strategies.

The ideal candidate has extensive P&C underwriting or product development experience, Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel up to 25% to engage with partners and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years of P&C underwriting or product development experience.
  • Technical knowledge across multiple P&C lines of business.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio management and growth of profitable programs.
  • Identify and vet new program opportunities during due diligence.
  • Track underwriting activity, KPIs, and book performance for leadership.
  • Develop underwriting guidelines and perform audits for governance.
  • Coordinate pricing, product design, and filings with actuaries.
  • Build relationships with MGAs and delegated authority partners.
  • Stay informed on market, legal, and economic trends.

Skills

P&C underwriting expertise
Product development experience
Technical knowledge across multiple P&
Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree
Degree in business, insurance, actuarial science, accounting or finance

Job description

Skyward Specialty is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Programs to lead a profitable portfolio of MGA/MGU programs, leveraging deep P&C expertise and strong partner relationships. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership in a fast-growing team and opportunities to shape risk selection and pricing strategies.

The ideal candidate has extensive P&C underwriting or product development experience, Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel up to 25% to engage with partners and

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