Head of Management Liability

ANV; United States; Remote; USD 290,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ANV seeks a Senior Vice President to build and lead a profitable U.S. Management Liability portfolio while shaping underwriting strategy, broker relationships and capacity partnerships.

You will lead the underwriting team, deepen wholesale broker collaborations, and work with Claims and senior leadership to deliver disciplined, profitable growth. Reporting to ANV Specialty leadership, you will guide portfolio performance, expand market presence, and ensure alignment with the Financial Lines plan

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of underwriting or insurance industry experience with meaningful Management Liability background.
• Proven ability to lead an underwriting team and manage portfolio performance.
• Strong relationships with wholesale brokers and capacity partners preferred.
• Excellent underwriting judgment, analytical ability and commercial acumen.
• Clear communication across underwriting, claims, capacity partners and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants across new and renewal Management Liability.
• Own portfolio strategy and execution, including production, pricing, retention and profitability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers nationwide for growth.
• Partner with capacity providers to expand underwriting capacity and support program objectives.
• Collaborate with Claims on trends, matters and portfolio insights.
• Ensure compliance with ANV policies, guidelines and authorities.
• Provide business reporting and market insights to ANV Specialty and ANV Group leadership.
• Strengthen market reputation through responsive service and consistent execution.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ANV is a global specialty insurance platform operating across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Backed by AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance, we bring together a portfolio of established MGAs and specialist underwriting businesses delivering innovative insurance solutions across multiple markets.

As a rapidly growing platform, ANV combines the strength of established insurance businesses with the opportunity and energy of a scaling organization. We are committed to underwriting excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering our people to make a meaningful impact as we continue to build the next generation of specialty insurance businesses.

Senior Vice President

Build and lead a profitable U.S. Management Liability portfolio while shaping underwriting strategy, broker relationships, capacity partnerships and team performance.

ANV Specialty is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to manage and grow its U.S. Management Liability business. This role combines portfolio ownership, people leadership and market development within a dynamic, international organization. You will lead the underwriting team, deepen relationships with wholesale brokers and capacity partners, and work closely with internal Claims department and senior leadership to deliver disciplined, profitable growth.

About ANV Specialty. ANV Specialty is a global managing general underwriter with offices in Barcelona, London, Milan and Morristown, NJ. We provide specialized underwriting expertise on behalf of highly rated financial partners. ANV Specialty is a tenured MGA with operations close to 15 years.

What you will do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants across new and renewal Management Liability business.
• Own portfolio strategy and execution, including production, underwriting quality, pricing, retention and profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers nationwide, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Partner with capacity providers to maintain and expand underwriting capacity and support long-term program objectives.
• Work closely with Claims on claim trends, individual matters and portfolio insights.
• Ensure business is underwritten in accordance with ANV policies and procedures, the Financial Lines Business Plan, Underwriting Guidelines and delegated authorities.
• Provide clear business reporting and market insight to the President of ANV Specialty and ANV Group senior management.
• Strengthen ANV Specialty’s market reputation through responsive service, sound judgment and consistent execution.

What you bring

• At least 10 years of relevant underwriting or insurance industry experience; meaningful Management Liability experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an underwriting team and manage portfolio performance.
• Established relationships in the wholesale broker and surplus lines / non-admitted market are strongly preferred.
• Strong underwriting judgment, analytical capability and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, relationship-management and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively across underwriting, claims, capacity partners and senior leadership.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Active Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines licenses are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Reporting and Location

• Remote position within the United States, with collaboration across ANV Specialty’s U.S. and European offices.

Compensation and Benefits

ANV Specialty offers a competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, a variable bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will reflect the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Annual base salary of $290,000 - $320,000, plus bonus. Base salary within the range will reflect the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and scope of expertise.