Underwriting Manager - Professional Liability

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vela Insurance Services seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead a team of Broker Specialists and Renewal Underwriters across Professional Liability, Specialty Casualty, and Construction segments. The role centers on underwriting excellence, profitable growth, broker relationship strengthening, and adherence to Vela’s underwriting strategies.

The position offers leadership responsibility for the assigned team, with a path toward growth in a Scottsdale, AZ office or remote in the western US.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in commercial lines underwriting.
• Experience in the E&S competitive marketplace preferred.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Manufacturing and Products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of underwriters and brokers to achieve premium, rate and profitability goals.
• Refine and update Underwriting Guidelines.
• Coach and develop team members; participate in hiring.
• Drive broker engagement strategies to grow new business and renewals.
• Apply analytics to distribution management and maintain own book of business.

Skills

Commercial lines underwriting

E&S experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Details

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Segment Leader, the Underwriting Manager is responsible for leading a team of Broker Specialists and Renewal Underwriters within our Professional Liability, Specialty Casualty and Construction segment and driving the results for the group.

In this role you'll ensure underwriting excellence, support profitable growth, strengthen broker relationships, and reinforce Vela’s underwriting strategies while championing our sales culture. You'll also have overall management responsibility for your aligned team.

This role can be based in our Scottsdale, AZ office from remote in other western US locations.

• Leading the team of underwriters in driving premium, rate, and profitability goals
• Achieving premium, rate and profitability goals
• Assisting in refining and updating the Underwriting Guidelines
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Participating in the sourcing, interviewing and hiring of new team members
• Drive broker engagement strategies to enhance new business growth and renewal retention
• Applying analytics to distribution management
• Maintaining own book of business

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ commercial lines underwriting experience
• Experience in and understanding of the E&S competitive marketplace
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product knowledge in Manufacturing and Products
• A drive to be creative and innovative in advancing the success of the assigned team/ region
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and embrace change
• A strong desire to compete – and to win
• A team player approach
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
• Professional Insurance designations preferred: CPCU, CRIS, ASLI, AU

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role