AVP Underwriting - Equine Farm Property

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This role will develop and grow a profitable book of business within the Equine Farm Property segment of our business.

Key Accountabilities:


* Develop and grow profitable equine farm property book of business focusing on high-net-worth properties.


* Review new risk submission, renewals and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.


* Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines.


* Assist Division leadership in the development and implementation of the division business plan and market strategy.


* Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically


* Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners


* Effectively communicate with broker partners to maintain, develop relationships.


* Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain a collaborative approach with brokers to obtain necessary information.


* Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account.


* Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals. 


* Uses independent judgement and initiatives to support business goals.


* A team player that maintains a second to none customer service standard.


* In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

Technical Knowledge:


* In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements


* Ability to develop/oversee underwriting team.


* Strong communication skills


* Ability to negotiate and be persuasive


* Ability to simplify, analyse and explain complex issues


* Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement


* Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level


* Ability to manage time and projects effectively


* Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationships

Experience:


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience


* 5 + years of prior equine farm and/or high net worth property and casualty underwriting experience preferred.

AFIS, CPCU


* Ability to travel (25%)

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.  We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program