AVP - General Liability, Territory Lead

Golden Bear Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Performance-based incentives

Collaborative and entrepreneurial公司文化

Job summary

Golden Bear Insurance Company is seeking an experienced AVP – Southern Territory, Primary Casualty Underwriting Manager and Team Lead. You will oversee a team of underwriters, drive profitability, and expand the book of business in the Southern Territory.

The role requires strong leadership in E&S primary casualty underwriting and a robust broker network. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in E&S underwriting, with 5+ years in leadership, and a track record of coaching teams and negotiating

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of E&S commercial primary casualty underwriting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in general liability, products liability, and other primary casualty coverages for high-hazard risks.
• Established network of wholesale brokers in the Southern Territory.
• Proven experience coaching and developing underwriting teams.
• Strong risk assessment, pricing, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field; CPCU, CIC or other designations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of primary casualty underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Develop and execute underwriting strategies to grow and maintain a profitable book of business in the Southern Territory.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving new business opportunities.
• Evaluate complex risks, set pricing strategies, and ensure appropriate risk selection in accordance with company guidelines.
• Mentor and train underwriters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and emerging risks.
• Work closely with senior leadership to optimize underwriting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting leadership

Risk assessment

Pricing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field

CPCU/CIC or other industry designations

Job description

Golden Bear Insurance Company is a leading provider of Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance solutions, specializing in complex, high-risk commercial accounts. Our dedicated team of underwriting professionals delivers customized coverage solutions across a broad range of industries. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, expertise, and commitment to service excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AVP – Southern Territory, Primary Casualty Insurance Underwriting Manager and Team Lead to oversee underwriting operations for our Southern Territory. This leadership role will focus on managing a team of underwriters, driving profitability, and expanding our book of business in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in E&S primary casualty underwriting, extensive broker relationships, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting Leadership: Oversee and manage a team of primary casualty underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Portfolio Management: Develop and execute underwriting strategies to grow and maintain a profitable book of business in the Southern Territory.
• Broker Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving new business opportunities.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex risks, set pricing strategies, and ensure appropriate risk selection in accordance with company guidelines.
• Team Development: Mentor and train underwriters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and emerging risks.
• Operational Excellence: Work closely with senior leadership to optimize underwriting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of E&S commercial primary casualty underwriting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in general liability, products liability, and other primary casualty coverages for high-hazard risks.
• Broker Relationships: Established network of wholesale brokers in the Southern Territory.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing underwriting teams.
• Analytical & Decision-Making: Strong risk assessment, pricing, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or a related field; CPCU, CIC, or other industry designations are a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.

401(k) with company match.

Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Golden Bear Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.