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AVP, Excess Workers Comp Underwriter

Non-disclosed Chicago, United States
Posted 8 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent USD170000 - USD245000 per year

AVP, Excess Workers Comp Underwriter

Non-disclosed Chicago, United States
A leading specialty insurance organization is seeking a senior underwriting professional to join its casualty underwriting team. This individual will underwrite complex risk management and loss-sensitive accounts while partnering closely with brokers, distribution partners, claims professionals, and internal stakeholders.



AVP, Excess Casualty & Workers Compensation

A leading specialty insurance organization is seeking a senior underwriting professional to join its casualty underwriting team. This individual will underwrite complex risk management and loss-sensitive accounts while partnering closely with brokers, distribution partners, claims professionals, and internal stakeholders.

This is a high impact individual contributor opportunity for someone who enjoys technical underwriting, relationship management, and portfolio influence without pursuing a traditional people management path.



Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex workers compensation and casualty risks
  • Evaluate loss history, financial statements, operational exposures, and risk characteristics
  • Structure and negotiate program terms, attachment points, retention levels, collateral requirements, and pricing
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers
  • Drive profitable growth through disciplined underwriting and portfolio management
  • Partner with claims, actuarial, and risk management teams on account strategy and performance
  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced underwriters
  • Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, and emerging industry trends
  • Maintain underwriting authority and exercise sound judgment on complex submissions


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience with meaningful exposure to workers compensation, casualty, excess casualty, or risk management accounts
  • Experience underwriting loss-sensitive, self-insured, captive, large deductible, or other structured insurance programs
  • Strong understanding of attachment points, retention structures, collateral requirements, and pricing methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financials, loss experience, and complex risk exposures
  • Established broker relationships and strong business development skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills


Preferred Experience

  • Excess Workers' Compensation
  • National Accounts
  • Large Account Casualty
  • Alternative Risk / Captive Programs
  • Risk Management Business
  • Facultative Reinsurance
  • Employers Liability
  • Structured Casualty Programs


Preferred Designations

  • CPCU
  • ARM or ARM-P
  • ARe


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Opportunity to underwrite sophisticated and highly structured accounts
  • Significant autonomy and underwriting authority
  • Visible role with meaningful influence on portfolio performance
  • Collaborative and specialized underwriting environment
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Clear technical leadership path without requiring direct people management


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