AVP, National Partner Underwriting - Remote

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

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

The AVP, Underwriting – National Partners is responsible for leading underwriting strategy, execution, and relationship management for national agency and broker partners. This role ensures underwriting profitability, drives growth through strategic distribution partnerships, and aligns underwriting practices with corporate objectives. The AVP serves as a key liaison between underwriting, sales, and service teams, ensuring a seamless experience for national partners and consistent delivery of underwriting excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting strategy and execution for national partner accounts, ensuring alignment with corporate profitability and growth objectives.
• Manage underwriting teams and oversee risk selection, pricing, and portfolio performance across assigned national accounts.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for national brokers and aggregators within the National Territory, fostering strategic partnerships and driving production.
• Collaborate with product, actuarial, claims, and risk control teams to develop and implement underwriting guidelines and product enhancements
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks to inform underwriting decisions and partner strategies.
• Develop and implement compensation and incentive programs tailored to national partner performance and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards across all underwriting activities.
• Lead talent development, coaching, and succession planning within the underwriting team.
• Represent the company at industry events and with key external stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and partner engagement.
• Track and report on underwriting performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Deep understanding of commercial P&C underwriting principles, especially in large/national accounts.
• Proven ability to manage underwriting teams and drive profitable growth.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills with national brokers and aggregators.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align underwriting practices with broader business goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis, pricing strategies, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks in commercial insurance.
• Must be willing to travel to visit agency partners and regions up to 25% of time

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CPCU designation preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of commercial underwriting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role and/or managing large or national accounts.
• Requires specialized knowledge in underwriting, risk management, and insurance regulations.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.

• comprehensive health care plans
• retirement savings plan with company match
• discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• 20 days of paid time off

Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $176,000.00 - USD $227,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.