Portfolio Solutions Program Manager — Underwriting

Ascot Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascot Group in the United States is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Program Manager – Portfolio Solutions to support underwriting strategies and P&L outcomes for the PSG. This role focuses on building relationships with program managers and aggregators, offering risk assumption and fronting solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, guide due diligence, establish client service standards, negotiate PMAs, and monitor portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program/underwriting management.
• Experience with Property insurance.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel on business as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify target specialty classes to balance portfolio.
• Build a balanced portfolio across segments.
• Coordinate with risk, actuarial, and claims teams.
• Assist due diligence for new programs.
• Establish client service standards at portfolio kickoff.
• Negotiate Program Management Agreements per Ascot standards.
• Conduct portfolio analysis and KPI measurement.
• Summarize findings and adjust underwriting strategies.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio Mgmt

Property Insurance

Communication

Independence

Analytics

Job description

Ascot Group in the United States is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Program Manager – Portfolio Solutions to support underwriting strategies and P&L outcomes for the PSG. This role focuses on building relationships with program managers and aggregators, offering risk assumption and fronting solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, guide due diligence, establish client service standards, negotiate PMAs, and monitor portfolio performance.