EVP, Insurance Underwriting, Construction

Welling Young, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Executive Vice President of Underwriting to oversee a national program targeting artisan contractors in the construction sector. This senior role requires 12-15+ years of underwriting experience with a focus on risk selection and profitable growth. The EVP will develop underwriting strategies, manage teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while expanding market presence. The position includes comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation in Dallas, Texas.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of commercial underwriting experience, with deep expertise in artisan contractors or construction.
• Proven leadership experience managing underwriting teams or large portfolios.
• Strong understanding of program business and delegated authority oversight.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall underwriting strategy for the artisan contractors/construction program.
• Lead complex and high-value underwriting decisions.
• Drive profitable new business growth through market insights.

Skills

Leadership in underwriting teams

Knowledge of commercial underwriting

Expertise in artisan contractors

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance

Job description

EVP, Insurance Underwriting, Construction

Base pay range: $200,000 – $275,000 per year.

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus.

The Senior Vice President/Executive Vice President of Underwriting will serve as the strategic and operational leader for a national commercial insurance program focused on artisan contractors and construction‑related risks. This executive will set underwriting philosophy, drive profitable growth, and ensure disciplined risk selection across all program segments. The SVP will work closely with executive leadership, distribution partners, actuarial, claims, and product teams to deliver strong financial results while expanding market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the overall underwriting strategy for the artisan contractors/construction program, including appetite, guidelines, and pricing direction.
• Lead program expansion opportunities, evaluating new products, classes, territories, and distribution strategies.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives related to growth, profitability, and risk management.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce underwriting guidelines, authorities, workflows, and compliance protocols.
• Oversee complex and high‑value underwriting decisions, ensuring adherence to risk appetite.
• Partner with actuarial teams to establish rate adequacy, loss pick assumptions, and portfolio management actions.
• Monitor portfolio performance, including rate, retention, hit ratio, mix of business, and loss trends; drive corrective actions when needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriting leaders, underwriters, and technical specialists.
• Manage staffing, succession planning, performance evaluations, and training for underwriting staff.
• Drive profitable new business growth through market insights, distribution strategy, and differentiated service.
• Represent the program at industry events, presenting market perspectives and product knowledge.
• Collaborate with product development, claims, compliance, and data analytics to ensure operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Support the design and maintenance of rating models, underwriting tools, and portfolio dashboards.
• Ensure underwriting practices align with regulatory requirements, internal audit standards, and corporate governance.
• Oversee program documentation, filings, and compliance with state and program‑specific guidelines.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of commercial underwriting experience, with deep expertise in artisan contractors, construction, or related casualty/property lines.
• Proven leadership experience managing underwriting teams or large portfolios.
• Strong understanding of program business, MGA/MGU models, and delegated authority oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (advanced degree or CPCU/ARM a plus).

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Insurance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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