Underwriter, AVP Construction Casualty

HireGrowth Executive Search Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HireGrowth Executive Search Group is seeking an Associate Vice President Underwriter to focus on large construction casualty portfolios. The role blends technical underwriting, strategic sales, and relationship management to drive profitable growth across Midwest markets.

The position offers the option of full remote work or hybrid in Chicago or St. Paul, with a collaborative team environment and exposure to high-value construction programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting construction industry segments required.
• Strong knowledge of General Liability, W/C, and Auto coverages required.
• Expertise in loss-sensitive programs, pricing, and risk analysis preferred.
• Retail brokerage network base in the Midwest territory required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and renewal submissions, identifying exposures and structuring tailored loss-sensitive construction programs
• Analyze risk, pricing, and coverage terms; develop and present competitive proposals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers in Midwest territory
• Drive new business through strategic positioning and pipeline development

Skills

Loss-sensitive programs

Pricing & risk analysis

Retail brokerage network

Underwriting construction

Job description

Assistant Vice President (AVP), Underwriter Construction Casualty

We are seeking an experienced AVP Underwriter to focus on large construction casualty business. This role blends technical expertise, relationship management, and strategic sales execution to drive profitable growth. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly impact growth, profitability, and client success.

This role id Midwestern based and can be fully remote or hybrid in Chicago or St. Paul.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and renewal submissions, identifying exposures and structuring tailored loss-sensitive construction programs
• Analyze risk, pricing, and coverage terms; develop and present competitive proposals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers in Midwest territory
• Drive new business through strategic positioning and pipeline development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting construction industry segments required
• Strong knowledge of General Liability, W/C, and Auto coverages required
• Expertise in loss-sensitive programs, pricing, and risk analysis preferred
• Retail brokerage network base in the Midwest territory required