AVP, National Partner Underwriting — Growth & Strategy

Selective Insurance; United States; On-site; USD 176,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Company retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off 20 days

Job summary

Selective Insurance seeks an AVP, Underwriting – National Partners to lead underwriting strategy and manage national agency and broker partnerships. You’ll drive profitability, growth, and governance while aligning practices with corporate objectives across the National Territory.

In this senior role you will lead underwriting teams, set guidelines, coach talent, and collaborate with product, actuarial, claims, and risk control to optimize performance and partner success.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of commercial P&C underwriting principles for large/national accounts.
• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong negotiation and relationship skills with national brokers and aggregators.
• Ability to align underwriting with corporate goals and strategy.
• Proficient in data analysis, pricing, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in commercial insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting strategy and execution for national partner accounts, ensuring profitability and growth.
• Manage underwriting teams and oversee risk selection and portfolio performance.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for national brokers and aggregators in the National Territory.
• Collaborate with product, actuarial, claims, and risk control to develop guidelines and product enhancements.
• Monitor market trends and risks to inform decisions and partner strategies.
• Develop compensation and incentive programs aligned with goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and governance across activities.
• Lead talent development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Represent the company at industry events and with external stakeholders.
• Track and report underwriting performance metrics to senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial P&C underwriting

Leadership

Relationship management

Pricing strategies

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or CPCU

Job description

Selective Insurance seeks an AVP, Underwriting – National Partners to lead underwriting strategy and manage national agency and broker partnerships. You’ll drive profitability, growth, and governance while aligning practices with corporate objectives across the National Territory.

In this senior role you will lead underwriting teams, set guidelines, coach talent, and collaborate with product, actuarial, claims, and risk control to optimize performance and partner success.