Leading privately held property & casualty AM Best “A” rated carriers. Focused on profitable growth through superior underwriting as well as providing an exceptional work culture for their ever-expanding team of highly talented staff. Works hybrid to one of these locations: Jersey City, Chicago, Alpharetta, Chapel Hill, or Hartford. We are seeking an Operations Executive oriented towards Underwriting for a newly created Chief Operating Officer role. This individual will work closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer to execute strategic and operational plans for the company’s Primary Casualty, Excess Casualty, Inland Marine and Bind business units. The COO-U must be a hands-on leader and manager, with deep underwriting experience and strong Excess & Surplus lines wholesaler relationships.

Developing a long-term strategic vision for the Business Units to drive profitable growth and achieve financial targets. Assisting the Business Units to be well positioned to adapt to dynamic market conditions. Coordinating with Corporate Underwriting and the Actuarial department to ensure underwriting guidelines, authorities and practices are tailored for the Business Units and updated to address emerging trends. Providing strategic insights and action plans that address market trends, the competitive environment, product offerings and distribution systems.

A bachelor's degree with a major or coursework in economics, risk management, actuarial science. At least fifteen years of experience in underwriting, preferably with commercial Excess & Surplus casualty lines. Broad operational experience in an underwriting environment that includes strong financial management, process improvement and effective allocation of resources. Expert technical underwriting background, with advanced knowledge of commercial general liability and excess liability coverages (Inland Marine and Bind authority experience a plus.

$350,000. Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits