AVP Underwriter - Equine Farm

Core Specialty; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Equine Farm Underwriting Manager to grow a profitable book within the Equine line. You will oversee risk selection, form filings, and process enhancements. Lead a team, develop market strategy, and build broker relationships to expand targeted business.

Strong leadership, underwriting judgment and communication are essential. Travel up to 5% as needed; AFIS/CPCU desirable; Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in equine underwriting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of equine farm underwriting experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory/management role.
• AFIS and CPCU desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with form filings, new system development and other processes as needed.
• Review new risk submissions, renewals and endorsements 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Technical Knowledge and Understanding: In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirementsAbility to develop/oversee underwriting team.
• Strong communication skillsAbility to negotiate and be persuasiveAbility 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.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation desired

Tools

AFIS

Job description

Additional Job DescriptionThis 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 requirementsAbility to develop/oversee underwriting team.Strong communication skillsAbility to negotiate and be persuasiveAbility to simplify, analyze and explain complex issuesAbility to review processes and determine opportunities for improvementAbility to work at both an overview and detailed levelAbility to manage time and projects effectivelyAbility to travel (5%)Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationshipsExperience: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.-At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer 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, and a wellness program