VP, Casualty Underwriting & Portfolio Growth

Relm Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Public Holidays

28 days PTO

Full health coverage

401K with company match

Professional development & mentorship

Wellness stipend

Commuting & travel reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Your voice matters

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Relm Insurance is seeking a Vice President of Casualty Underwriting to lead underwriting of complex Casualty risks and shape the portfolio strategy in the US market. This role blends technical underwriting with strategic leadership, fostering strong broker and client relationships while driving profitable growth.

The successful candidate will combine deep underwriting expertise with commercial acumen and global team leadership to deliver robust results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ Casualty underwriting and/or broking experience in the US insurance market.
• Strong knowledge of General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Auto Liability, and Umbrella/Excess.
• Proven track record building broker relationships and generating profitable business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic underwriting initiatives.
• Underwrite complex Casualty risks across primary and excess lines.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments using data and market intelligence.
• Apply disciplined underwriting judgment per Relm guidelines.
• Implement risk-management strategies to mitigate exposures.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and convert profitable new business while retaining existing accounts.
• Collaborate with sales to develop broker/client engagement strategies.
• Provide expert advice addressing clients’ insurance needs.
• Manage and optimize the Casualty portfolio for profitability.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends for adjustments.
• Lead and develop Underwriting Assistants for efficient workflows.
• Contribute to Relm’s underwriting strategy and culture.

Skills

Casualty underwriting

Leadership

Broker relationships

Risk assessment

Policy drafting

Portfolio management

Communication

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Relm Insurance is seeking a Vice President of Casualty Underwriting to lead underwriting of complex Casualty risks and shape the portfolio strategy in the US market. This role blends technical underwriting with strategic leadership, fostering strong broker and client relationships while driving profitable growth.

The successful candidate will combine deep underwriting expertise with commercial acumen and global team leadership to deliver robust results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.