Senior Vice President - Environmental

CRC Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Deferred compensation

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Underwriting Consultant to provide advanced expertise in assessing and managing complex risk exposures for specialty accounts. You will guide underwriters and business leaders to ensure underwriting practices align with organizational objectives, market standards, and regulatory requirements while driving profitable growth.

The role includes mentoring teams, developing underwriting guidelines, and implementing quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive underwriting experience in property, casualty, or specialty lines with demonstrated expertise in complex accounts.
• Proven track record of advising underwriting teams and influencing strategic risk decisions.
• Experience working with regulatory compliance frameworks and insurance rating methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex and high-value submissions to determine risk acceptance, pricing strategy, and coverage terms.
• Provide expert consultation and mentoring to underwriters on risk analysis, policy structuring, and portfolio management.
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, best practices, and quality control measures to maintain compliance and reduce exposure.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, and product teams to design innovative insurance solutions and pricing models.
• Analyze market trends, loss ratios, and competitor data to inform product positioning and underwriting strategy.
• Assist in resolving escalated underwriting issues and negotiating terms with brokers and clients on specialty risks.
• Contribute to training programs, thought leadership initiatives, and technology adoption to enhance underwriting capabilities.

Skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Decision making

Leadership

Data analytics

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

CPCU designation preferred

AU certification advantageous

State insurance licenses may be required

Tools

Underwriting systems

Data analytics tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Underwriting Consultant provides advanced expertise in assessing, analyzing, and managing complex risk exposures, offering strategic guidance to underwriters and business leaders. This role ensures underwriting practices align with organizational objectives, market standards, and regulatory requirements while driving profitable growth and delivering insights for complex or specialized accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate complex and high-value submissions to determine risk acceptance, pricing strategy, and coverage terms.
• Provide expert consultation and mentoring to underwriters on risk analysis, policy structuring, and portfolio management.
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, best practices, and quality control measures to maintain compliance and reduce exposure.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, and product teams to design innovative insurance solutions and pricing models.
• Analyze market trends, loss ratios, and competitor data to inform product positioning and underwriting strategy.
• Assist in resolving escalated underwriting issues and negotiating terms with brokers and clients on specialty risks.
• Contribute to training programs, thought leadership initiatives, and technology adoption to enhance underwriting capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive underwriting experience in property, casualty, or specialty lines with demonstrated expertise in complex accounts.
• Proven track record of advising underwriting teams and influencing strategic risk decisions.
• Experience working with regulatory compliance frameworks and insurance rating methodologies.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation is preferred.
• Associate in Underwriting (AU) certification is an advantage.
• State-specific insurance licenses may be required depending on jurisdiction.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Advanced risk assessment and policy analysis skills.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in underwriting systems, data analytics tools, and reporting platforms.
• Deep understanding of insurance products, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Leadership ability to mentor and guide diverse underwriting teams.
• Strategic problem-solving and process improvement orientation.

The annual base salary for this position is $220,000.00 - $280,000.00.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being - physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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