AVP, Underwriting – Specialty Lines Leader

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Insurance, part of NextEra Energy, is seeking an AVP of Underwriting for the Specialty Lines team. The role oversees a diverse book, leading treaty reinsurance and program manager contracts while ensuring profitability and strategic risk selection across the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate has specialty lines underwriting experience, strong technical knowledge, and a consultative approach with cedents. Travel to key accounts and collaboration with actuarial and finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Master's Degree or professional liability underwriter certification preferred (AICPCU/RPLU).

Responsibilities

• Manages a profitable book of business by applying underwriting decisions in line with state laws and company guidelines.
• Develops integrated views of profitability drivers and implements action plans to improve results.
• Examines and evaluates exposures from applications, internet resources, inspection reports, credit reports and SME guidance.
• Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline or modify risks within authority in partnership with management.
• Executes underwriting strategy including portfolio management and self-audits.
• Keeps abreast of trends in product lines and the insurance market.
• Recommends marketing, pricing, products and systems improvements.
• Travels to key accounts and participates in industry events and committees to stay visible.
• Monitors agency action and participates in account management and marketing meetings.
• Leads and coaches junior team members with training support.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

AICPCU or RPLU certification

Job description

Palms Insurance, part of NextEra Energy, is seeking an AVP of Underwriting for the Specialty Lines team. The role oversees a diverse book, leading treaty reinsurance and program manager contracts while ensuring profitability and strategic risk selection across the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate has specialty lines underwriting experience, strong technical knowledge, and a consultative approach with cedents. Travel to key accounts and collaboration with actuarial and finance are essential.