SVP, Inland Marine

Westfield Health

SVP, Inland Marine guiding strategic direction and product innovation for the Inland Marine portfolio at Westfield Specialty. Collaborating with teams to enhance underwriting performance and market positioning.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAlpharetta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the long-term strategy for Inland Marine within the Specialty Lines segment
Establish underwriting appetite, portfolio mix, and growth targets aligned with enterprise objectives
Serve as a key member of the Specialty Lines leadership team, influencing cross-functional initiatives and corporate strategy
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of underwriting leaders and specialists
Own underwriting profitability, portfolio performance, and risk selection across Inland Marine products
Set and enforce underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and referral practices
Monitor key performance indicators (loss ratio, combined ratio, rate adequacy, growth, retention) and implement corrective actions
Ensure disciplined underwriting while enabling innovation in complex or emerging risks
Drive product innovation across Inland Marine segments (e.g., contractor’s equipment, builder’s risk, cargo, fine arts, installation floaters)
Identify emerging risks and market opportunities (e.g., climate-related exposures, supply chain disruptions, renewable technologies)
Partner with actuarial to ensure pricing sophistication and competitive positioning
Build and maintain strong relationships with key brokers, agents, and distribution partners
Establish go-to-market strategies that enhance visibility and differentiate offerings
Represent the organization in the marketplace, including industry forums and client engagements
Collaborate with risk, compliance, and reinsurance teams to optimize capital deployment and risk transfer strategies
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks
Oversee exposure management, catastrophe aggregation, and accumulation controls
Deliver profitable growth consistent with financial plans and risk tolerances
Manage budget, expense discipline, and resource allocation for the Inland Marine business
Contribute to forecasting, planning, and reporting cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of commercial property & casualty insurance experience, with deep specialization in Inland Marine or Specialty Lines
Demonstrated success leading large underwriting teams and managing complex portfolios
Strong understanding of Inland Marine classes, coverage forms, and risk characteristics
Proven track record of driving profitable growth and achieving underwriting discipline
Experience within a national or global insurer, MGA, or specialty carrier
Advanced knowledge of construction, transportation, and/or specialty equipment risks
Familiarity with delegated authority arrangements and alternative distribution models
MBA or advanced insurance designations (e.g., CPCU, ARM)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingportfolio managementrisk selectionperformance monitoringproduct innovationpricing sophisticationexposure managementcatastrophe aggregationresource allocationfinancial planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentcross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcommunicationinfluencingproblem-solvinginnovation

Certifications

MBACPCUARM