We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!
AVP reports directly to Senior Vice President (SVP) – Excess Casualty and Construction,and will balance supporting SVP’s workflow with developing and managing independent
production channels. Working as part of a team of experienced underwriters and
underwriting assistants across the country, AVP will be a contributing team player and
willing participant in meetings, workshops and events.
Responsible for producing, underwriting and retaining profitable business for the company.
Effectively handle an impactful flow of new and renewal accounts within division’s
guidelines and appetite, including tough products, habitational, commercial contractors,
hospitality and other miscellaneous casualty; additionally excess construction project
business including wrap-ups, project specifics, and owners interest for medium-large
commercial and residential construction projects.
Marketing Ambridge Excess Casualty products, developing and strengthening wholesale
broker relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Underwrite, maintain and grow the Excess Casualty portfolio in accordance with the
business plan, strategy, authority levels and regulatory environment.
Exhibit technical expertise with service of new and existing accounts
Gather and evaluate relevant underwriting and risk information independently;
communicate findings and analysis to other key Brit staff and management.
Initiate pricing discussions on new and renewal accounts; liaise with management to
ensure pricing approach is competitive yet profitable.
Negotiate and commit underwriting capacity financial arrangements in the best
interest of the company, long and short range; ensure that business is being carried
out within underwriting guidelines.
Manage the entire underwriting cycle for individual accounts and assist in the
preparation of and calculation of underwriting figures for input into the Business Plan.
Advise clients on policy coverages and policy contract wording while being cautious of
the company’s best interest
Establish and maintain knowledge of internal controls and all procedures relating to
underwriting.
Identify and raise issues with in-force accounts / risks; using best judgement, liaise
with a variety of other disciplines including claims, legal and/or loss control on issues;
recommend solutions to ensure risks are mitigated or referred to management.
Carry out research on specific accounts as appropriate.
Marketing and broker development - with team members and individually. Potential
travel and dinners / entertainment in evenings
Travel to and participate/lead client meetings; use judgement on how best to balance
costs with business needs.
Maintain key client relationships critical to the on-going success of the business.
Encourage dialogue with other market practitioners to gain the benefit of market
information.
Identify exposure to loss and recommend appropriate pricing and coverages.
Participate, as needed, in interviewing, hiring, training, and development of additional
staff.
Work with MD and SVP on identifying areas of improvement, create efficiencies and
improve margins.
Contribute to the research and development of new business.
Contribute to preparation of data for inclusion in the company report and accounts.
Work Remote in an effective workspace and prioritize work during working hours
Decision Making Responsibilities:
Efficiently qualify risks, gather necessary information to create clear and appropriately
thorough
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