Vice President, Management Liability Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group

Vice President of Management Liability Underwriting at IAT Insurance Group. Leading a team while managing a portfolio in the West region, with hybrid work schedule.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAnaheim • California, Illinois, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,590 - $252,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the SVP to guide the underwriting approach for the Management Liability business, including risk appetite and decision authority.
Review and provide input on complex or higher-exposure accounts, and step in on key deals as needed.
Lead a team of five underwriters, supporting their day-to-day work, performance, and development.
Maintain your own book of business, including underwriting decisions, broker engagement, and portfolio performance.
Build and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers within the West region.
Partner with Product, Actuarial, and Claims to adjust pricing, coverage, and underwriting approach as needed.
Monitor portfolio trends and adjust underwriting approach where appropriate.
Look for ways to improve workflows and make underwriting processes more efficient.
Ensure underwriting practices align with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of underwriting staff.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, risk management, or a related field
10+ years of management liability underwriting experience
Experience across management liability lines such as D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime
Prior people leadership and/or regional management experience required, preferably in the Western states
Ability to evaluate and make decisions on complex or nuanced risks
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing underwriters
Comfortable working directly with brokers, including negotiating terms and discussing coverage
Solid understanding of financial statements and how they apply to underwriting
Working knowledge of policy language, coverage structures, and risk considerations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting underwriting decisions
Ability to balance production goals with sound underwriting judgment
Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

management liability underwritingD&OEPLFiduciaryCrimefinancial statement analysispolicy languagecoverage structuresrisk considerationsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

people leadershipmentoringnegotiationdecision makingrelationship buildingworkflow improvementteam developmentperformance managementcommunicationproblem solving