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Here at Intrepid, we value innovation above all else. We have created a community where we have redefined the word “mistakes” as “learning opportunities” and encourage our employees to break out from the familiar. We foster open mindedness and intellectual humility in order to create a safe and inviting work environment for employees to think outside the box. If you are ready to work in a unique and curious workplace with a hardworking and energetic team, please consider applying today!
]Responsibilities:
Intrepid Direct Insurance is looking to add to its dynamic team. The Underwriting Vice President position is a perfect fit for an insurance professional with a technical background, management experience and knowledge who likes to collaborate. If you want to help ‘shape’ your role and be part of building a great company- this may be your dream job!
Intrepid is growing quickly and we need a dynamic, self-starter who is excited about shaping this role to meet the evolving needs of the Underwriting Department. You will explore the possibility of new insurance products, new business segments, manage a team(s), leading projects, analyze and develop strategy on available data for the group, manage subject matter expertise to the underwriting team, and build high-level underwriting philosophy.
REPORTS TO: CHIEF UNDERWRITING OFFICER
YOUR ROLE MAY INCLUDE
- Analysis of data on the book or segments to improve underwriting decision making
- Lead product development and filings
- Work closely with all departments, including actuarial, client success, marketing, IT, and claims teams
- Handle referrals per letter of authority in designated portfolios
- Review and own underwriting processes
- Supervise portfolios
- Lead underwriting strategy
- Research territorial trends and guide team
- Support chief underwriting officer on projects
- Provide support as an underwriting resource on CP, GL, CA, UMB and WC lines of business
- Point person for process improvement
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS & CONTACTS
- Interacts continuously with all levels of employees of various departments
- Must exhibit professional behavior at all times while representing the company
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Underwriting experience – Minimum of 20 years as a company underwriter, supervisor, and/or product specialist
- Supervisory experience – Minimum of 7 years supervising underwriting staff
- Has underwritten new and renewal business with success in achieving growth and profitability
- Strong background using data analysis to guide underwriting philosophy and decisions
- Multi-line background including Property, Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, WC, and BOPs
- Knowledge underwriting “Main Street” classes of business
- Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
- Experience with filings and developing new products
- Working within a direct operation a plus
BEHAVIORS AND PERFORMANCE
- Curious by nature
- Not afraid to challenge the status quo
- Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Detail oriented
- Strategic thinker
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Self-starting, self-motivating
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree
- CPCU designation preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 20 years of experience in commercial property and casualty underwriting
TRAVEL
- Limited travel required-less than 15%
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