Head of US Excess Casualty

• Accountable for performance of US Casualty portfolio and development of products for Argo Re casualty and S1200 US casualty
• Responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution of plan
• Management of all stakeholders inclusive of but not limited to Executive team, brokers, clients, auditors and reinsurers
• Leadership of US Casualty underwriting talent across international platforms
• Collaborate with US & Group product leadership to understand areas of performance and threats and agree underwriting appetite.

• Work with underwriting and business leadership to determine the strategy for the US Casualty portfolio in line with the international underwriting strategy.
• Underwrite risks in line with agreed underwriting authority and business plan.
• Research and develop new business opportunities.
• Drive cross-selling opportunities across the property portfolio.
• Lead the team providing a technical referral point, clear goals and personal/professional development. Retain and attract top tier talent
• Liaise with outwards reinsurance team as required.
• Provide written/verbal reports to support presentation at quarterly operating review meetings/ attend as required
• Contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures.

Syndicate Accountabilities (US Casualty only)

• Expand the account in line with Syndicate plans whilst maintaining a focus on bottom line improvement.
• Expand the current product range to allow ArgoGlobal to compete with market leaders in the sector.
• Monitor and keep abreast of changes in regulation and compliance.
• Represent the Syndicate at meetings with brokers, coverholders and other customers.
• Refer as appropriate risks exceeding prescribed underwriting authority.
• Create a distribution plan and expand/maintain existing broker relationships where this is consistent with the objectives set in the business plan.
• Liaise with Claims team as appropriate.
• Contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures.
• Participate in the underwriting peer review process.
• Support the improvement of Syndicate management information systems, rating models, underwriting manuals, service standards, marketing materials and platforms, website, risk management and claims functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

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