AVP, Construction

Arch Capital Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans & dental/vision

401k matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays & Volunteer time

Life/AD&D Insurance

Parental leave

Student loan help

Backup care

Job summary

Arch Capital Group in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Arch Construction to lead technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Construction Casualty programs in the central territory. This role focuses on evaluating risks, pricing quotations, and coordinating with Risk Engineering and Claims to support insureds and producers.

You should have ten years of casualty underwriting (construction preferred), a bachelor’s degree, and CPCU or CRIS a plus.

Qualifications

• Ten years of Casualty underwriting experience, construction underwriting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• CPCU or CRIS designation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information to evaluate risk.
• Underwrites, prices and prepares Casualty quote proposals.
• Coordinates with Risk Engineering and Claims to assess risk.
• Prepares quotations and presents to producers or insured.
• Manages pre-renewal reviews, renewals, and related activities.
• Develops strategic plans to position Arch at agency and insured levels.

Skills

Underwriting

Travel ability

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU or CRIS a plus

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Vice President within Arch Construction is responsible for the technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Construction Casualty programs. This will be for the central territory.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information required to evaluate a risk. Identifies all potential exposures and hazards in relation to coverage requested and individual risk characteristics. Underwrites, prices and prepares Casualty quote proposals based on objective and subjective risk characteristics utilizing existing product set and in compliance with regulatory filings. Routinely engages with internal resources (i.e., Risk Engineering and Claims) to assist with the assessment of risk. Prepares final quotation/proposal and presents to producer and/or prospective insured. Quarterbacks all post bind activities including policy production, compliance issues, audits and adjustments, TPA coordination and any other related items. Responsible for managing pre-renewal reviews and the renewal process to achieve targeted retention and rate goals. Develops and maintains relationships with key agency personnel to generate a flow of qualified submissions. Capable of leveraging existing relationships and developing/building new relationships. Fosters and maintains relationships with key agency personnel and insureds to achieve overall production and profit goals. Routine meetings to pipeline accounts, assess exposures and controls in relation to Arch appetite and understand critical customer needs. Develops a strategic plan for positioning and selling Arch at both the agency and insured level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Understanding and knowledge of the intent, scope and purpose of Workers Compensation, General Liability, Automobile and Excess coverage forms and endorsements. Understanding and knowledge of exposure identification and analysis and the basics of guaranteed cost and small deductible underwriting. Possess a cross functional generalist knowledge of other disciplines including claims, risk control, audit, premium accounting, reinsurance, finance and legal. Be able to influence and provide support to other team members. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability and willingness to travel to develop and maintain relationships in assigned territory.

Education and Experience:

Ten (10) years of Casualty underwriting experience with Construction underwriting experience preferred. Established broker relationships within the region would be ideal. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training required. CPCU or CRIS designation a plus.

Location, Contract & Compensation:

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible. $133,000 - $207,000/year Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Benefits & Perks:

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care
• and more

About Arch

14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.