AVP Underwriting - Equine Farm Property
Core Specialty
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This role will develop and grow a profitable book of business within the Equine Farm Property segment of our business.
Key Accountabilities:
Develop and grow profitable equine farm property book of business focusing on high-net-worth properties.
Review new risk submission, renewals and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.
Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines.
Assist Division leadership in the development and implementation of the division business plan and market strategy.
Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically
Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners
Effectively communicate with broker partners to maintain, develop relationships.
Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain a collaborative approach with brokers to obtain necessary information.
Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account.
Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals.
Uses independent judgement and initiatives to support business goals.
A team player that maintains a second to none customer service standard.
In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
Technical Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements
Ability to develop/oversee underwriting team.
Strong communication skills
Ability to negotiate and be persuasive
Ability to simplify, analyse and explain complex issues
Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement
Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level
Ability to manage time and projects effectively
Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationships
Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
5 + years of prior equine farm and/or high net worth property and casualty underwriting experience preferred. AFIS, CPCU
Ability to travel (25%)
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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program