Head of Excess Casualty Underwriting — Remote

Vantage Risk Ltd.; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a VP, Underwriting Manager-Excess Casualty to lead the Casualty team, manage a book of business, and oversee daily underwriting operations across guidelines. This role reports to the Head of US Casualty and offers remote or hybrid work from an office.

The role emphasizes analytics, pricing review, broker negotiations, and driving new business for E&S Excess Casualty with a data-driven approach. Strong leadership and broker networks are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 15 years of related insurance underwriting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excess Casualty.
• Established network of broker and client contacts.
• Experience with digital platforms and driving automation.
• Proven leadership to grow and develop team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a rapid growth, data-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Curiosity, thrift, and resourcefulness to manage growth in a specialty re/insurance business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide daily operations of the underwriting team and process.
• Develop and implement training programs for underwriting staff.
• Skillfully negotiate terms and conditions with brokers.
• Support the review of pricing and exposure management.
• Ensure submissions align with risk appetite and business strategy.
• Drive new business by collaborating with brokers and clients to innovate with the E&S Excess Casualty product.
• Thoroughly analyze complex risks and unique transaction structures.
• Conduct underwriting tasks to manage transactions, service standards, compliance, and documentation.
• Exhibit a customer service mindset by actively engaging with internal and external contacts.
• Collaborate with contacts to deliver high service levels and meet client expectations.
• Adhere to departmental service standards for each process.
• Undertake other duties and special projects with minimal supervision.
• Embrace flexibility, recognizing that responsibilities and accountabilities will evolve over time in our growing company.

Skills

Underwriting

Leadership

Negotiation

Automation

Data analytics

Communication

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vantage is seeking a VP, Underwriting Manager-Excess Casualty to lead the Casualty team, manage a book of business, and oversee daily underwriting operations across guidelines. This role reports to the Head of US Casualty and offers remote or hybrid work from an office.

The role emphasizes analytics, pricing review, broker negotiations, and driving new business for E&S Excess Casualty with a data-driven approach. Strong leadership and broker networks are essential.