AVP Underwriter - Equine Farm

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match (100%) on 6% contribution

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced executive to lead the equine book of farm property and liability insurance.

The role focuses on implementing and growing profitable underwriting within the Equine segment, managing a team, and expanding broker partnerships across the United States. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in equine farm underwriting, 5+ years of management experience, and credentials like AFIS or CPCU are a plus.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in underwriting.
• 10+ years of experience in equine farm underwriting is required.
• 5+ years of management experience is preferred.
• AFIS and CPCU credentials are desirable.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review risk submissions, renewals, and endorsements within guidelines.
• Assist with form filings, new system development and processes as needed.
• Lead and grow the underwriting team as the business expands.
• Evaluate and decide on risks within established guidelines.
• Develop and implement division business plans and market strategies.
• Maintain broker relationships and ensure exemplary service.
• Communicate effectively with brokers to develop and maintain information flow.
• Monitor accounts through underwriting lifecycle and ensure timely status updates.
• Pursue professional development to grow product knowledge and skills.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equine underwriting

Underwriting leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

AFIS

CPCU

Job description

Additional Job Description

This role will implement, oversee and grow a profitable book of farm property and liability insurance within the Equine segment of our business.

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables

• Assist with form filings, new system development and other processes as needed.
• Review new risk submission, renewals and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.
• Manage team as business expands and grows.
• Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines.
• Assist Division leadership in the development and implementation of the division business plan and market strategy.
• Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, specifically in the assigned LOB.
• Ensure appropriate response times and exemplary customer service for broker partners.
• Effectively communicate with broker partners to develop & maintain relationships.
• Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain a collaborative approach with brokers to obtain necessary information.
• Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account.
• Pursue professional training for the development of product knowledge and to gain other skills related to personal growth goals.
• Use independent judgement and initiatives to support business goals.a team player that maintains a second to none customer service standard.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements.
• Ability to develop/oversee underwriting team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and be persuasive.
• Ability to simplify, analyze and explain complex issues.
• Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level.
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively.
• Ability to travel (5%).
• Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationships.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

10+ years of experience in equine farm underwriting required.

5 + years of management experience preferred.

AFIS, CPCU desired.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Salary & Benefits

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Short and long-term disability.
• A Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan.
• An Employee Assistance Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• A wellness program.

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses.

From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.