AVP, Excess Casualty

Job Objectives:

The Assistant Vice President, General Casualty is responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute the business plan for the development, management and expansion of a portfolio of accounts


• Prioritize and evaluate submissions in order to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives


• Review and analyze underwriting submissions, slips and contracts


• Price and analyze coverage, structure and exposures


• Set appropriate terms and conditions following the Company business strategy to quote selected risks


• Evaluate terms and structures in conjunction with Actuarial staff to meet corporate profitability targets


• Authorize quotes/binders/invoices as appropriate


• Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures


• Negotiate with brokers and clients for new and renewal business


• Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable


• Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate


• Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate


• Expand existing portfolio of business by developing existing relationships and new prospective clients


• Maintain overview of markets and industry developments through traveling, attending market conventions and seminars and other means to optimize the underwriting and portfolio strategy


• Supervise underwriting assistants and associate underwriters to ensure information is inputted into the in-house system in an accurate and timely manner


• Conduct pre-quote and mid-term underwriting audits as needed


• On a quarterly basis review the development of the portfolio against original projections


• Periodic reporting to manager regarding submissions and current portfolio content

Job Requirements:

• 4-year college degree


• Professional designation such as CPCU, ACII or similar preferred


• At least 7 years underwriting experience


• Established relationships with brokers/markets/companies


• Successful track record in developing and maintaining reinsurance placements


• Excellent negotiation skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills


• Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills


• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks


• Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

About Allied World

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 we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.  Learn more about how we can help you manage your risk by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.  Allied World Insurance Company 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, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status.  Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.