Sr. Underwriter/AVP, Construction & Engineering (Finance)
Job Summary:
You will be responsible for underwriting builders risk projects as part of the Construction and Engineering (C&E) team. You will utilize your business acumen and underwriting skills to develop pricing and negotiate terms and conditions to build a profitable book of business with existing and new retail and wholesale distribution partners.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Underwrite new builder's risk (EAR, CAR, infrastructure) projects and negotiate policy terms and conditions. The underwriting focus is project-specific, highly engineered construction risks
· Distribution management: strategically develop broker distribution to generate new business opportunities and manage existing accounts
· Prepare quotes, binders, referrals, and underwriting file documentation in compliance with company guidelines
· Providing direction to junior underwriter and / or assistant underwriter in the timely processing of Policy / Endorsement wordings
· Develop and manage positive and effective working relationships with a commitment to service for all associates (brokers, insureds, and internal personnel) leading to high customer satisfaction
· Coordinate and perform regular marketing calls, underwriting meetings, and events to promote product offerings, participate in local professional organizations, and remain current and engaged with existing and prospect insureds and brokers on key developments in the marketplace
· Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claim activity and overall market claim concerns which could potentially affect profitability
· Supporting the departmental Vice President in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and producing regular Management Information
· Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity
· This is a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week
· Approximately 25% travel required
Job Qualifications;
· 5+ years Builder's Risk insurance experience
· 4-year college degree, preferably in Engineering
· Experience working on project-specific policy
· Knowledge of master builder's risk programs
· Strong broker relationships with local and national retail and wholesale brokerages
· Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail
· Understanding of natural catastrophe modeling and pricing
· Experience and proficiency in policy wording, broker manuscript forms review and policy issuance
· Overall, team player with collaborative outlook – acting as a role model for more junior members of the team
· Must be a self-starter
· Willing to travel
· Excellent communication skills, including advanced negotiation, communications, and presentation experience
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation , military, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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