AVP, Program Underwriter

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 137,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Specialty Programs to lead and grow its program portfolio, focusing on business development and relationship management with program managers.

The role requires a college degree and at least 10 years of experience in underwriting or product development across various insurance lines. The position offers a competitive salary range of $137K-$200K per year along with benefits including medical, dental plans, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an underwriting or product development role across various insurance lines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite an assigned book of program business across multiple insurance lines.
• Assist in business development and new program opportunities.
• Demonstrate leadership by coordinating internal resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

College degree

Job description

Overview

AmTrust Specialty Programs, a division of AmTrust North America, is a market‑leading insurance carrier with more than 20 years of experience developing and growing profitable delegated authority programs in partnership with select Managing General Agents. The company is looking to add an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Specialty Programs to lead and grow its program portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite an assigned book of program business across multiple insurance lines in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Assist in the production of new program opportunities with a focus on business development.
• Demonstrate strong relationship management with program managers to ensure lasting, profitable books of business.
• Coordinate product development for assigned programs.
• Assist in the preparation of specific program filings as needed.
• Provide coverage analysis of both competitor and AmTrust products.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Day‑to‑day underwriting of program business, including new opportunities, existing and renewal programs.
• Demonstrate leadership by coordinating internal disciplines/resources to bind and manage the program.
• Handle special acceptances, referrals, and communication between AmTrust and program managers.
• Monthly monitoring of program performance.
• Travel as necessary to perform due diligence, underwriting audits, or other travel required to properly service the programs assigned.
• Attend industry conferences as assigned.

Qualifications

• A college degree is required, in addition to property/casualty insurance experience, preferably 10+ years in an underwriting or product development role across various insurance lines at an insurance company.
• Ability to work independently and within a team. Self‑motivated with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong PC skills, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Salary Range

Expected salary range for this role is $137K-$200K/year.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401(k) Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust is an equal opportunity employer. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice.