Construction & Environmental Liability Underwriter (Remote)

Vantage Risk Companies

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting to join the Construction & Environmental team.

The role underwrites professional and pollution liability for contractors, design professionals, owners, and environmental service providers according to guidelines, with authority delegated and a focus on risk selection. This position offers remote or hybrid work based in the United States.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
5 to 10 years related insurance experience.
Advanced knowledge of Construction Professional & Environmental Lines.
Established network of broker and client contacts.
Experience with digital platforms and driving results through automation.
Team player with outstanding inter-personal, negotiation and organizational influencing skills; excellent stakeholder/relationship management skills and leadership behaviors.
Proven leadership experience with focus on growing and developing team members to drive for outstanding results and creating an inclusive environment.
Ability to process and adapt to change in a rapid growth company environment. Vantage associates are expected to be curious, thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Reviewing submissions to ensure alignment with risk appetite and business strategy.
Generate new business by working with brokers and clients to find innovative ways to deploy CPP products.
Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures thoroughly and effectively.
Perform underwriting activities associated with the management of all underwriting transactions, service standards and compliance rules and documentation.
Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively engaging internal and external contacts.
Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.
Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned under minimal supervision.
As a new company we fully acknowledge the scope of each colleague’s job will change over time. Vantage expects all colleagues to be flexible and understand that responsibilities and accountabilities will morph and change.