Senior Vice President, Underwriting
Ryan Specialty
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $392,000 - $490,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead the underwriting department by setting strategic goals, managing resources, and overseeing daily operations
- Develop and implement underwriting policies and procedures that align with the company’s risk tolerance and business objectives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all underwriting activities
- Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop business strategies and drive the company’s growth
- Monitor market trends and adjust underwriting strategies as needed to maintain competitiveness
- Manage relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure a high level of service
- Provide guidance and mentorship to underwriting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Oversee the underwriting of complex risks, providing expertise and making final decisions when necessary
- Participate in risk management activities, working closely with the risk management team to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and other public forums, promoting the company’s underwriting capabilities and services
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or Business
- 18+ years of related experience or similar type role
- 10+ years of making management decisions
- Experience in ensuring compliance regulatory requirements and industry standards related to underwriting
- Experience in risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) is preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off for company holidays
- Vacation
- Sick and personal days
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health services
- Comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
underwriting policiesrisk managementcompliancestrategic planningdecision makingmarket analysisrelationship managementmentorshipcomplex risk assessment
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem solvingcontinuous learningservice orientation
Certifications
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)Associate in Risk Management (ARM)Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)