Senior Program Underwriting Lead, North America

Allied World; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Disability Insurance

Company 401(k) match

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied World is seeking an AVP, North American Programs Division to lead underwriting for a portfolio of programs, ensuring profitability, growth, and disciplined underwriting guidelines. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, brokers and the program administrator, with oversight of pricing and audits.

Location preference is Farmington, CT, with openness to other major markets. The candidate should have extensive underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–12 years underwriting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi task.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of Program including underwriting referrals, pricing analysis, underwriting audits, PML and aggregation monitoring, data feed review and relationship management of Program Administrator.
• Evaluate and respond to referrals by analyzing coverage, exposures and pricing.
• Work with management in setting and meeting budgeted premiums for assigned Program.
• Work to achieve profitability on assigned Program.
• Liaise with Claims on specific claims activity potentially affecting profitability.
• Assure Program Administrator compliance with underwriting and administrative guidelines.
• Attend client/broker meetings to market Program opportunities and support business development.
• Attend training sessions and conferences and assist with special projects under supervision of management.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

College Degree

Job description

Allied World is seeking an AVP, North American Programs Division to lead underwriting for a portfolio of programs, ensuring profitability, growth, and disciplined underwriting guidelines. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, brokers and the program administrator, with oversight of pricing and audits.

Location preference is Farmington, CT, with openness to other major markets. The candidate should have extensive underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to