Arch Capital Group Ltd.

AVP, Construction Excess Casualty

Arch Capital Group Ltd.$150K — $190K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Large Account Construction underwriting experience with progressive seniority.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; CPCU certification or MBA preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience dealing with brokers, agents, and industry groups.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite complex umbrella and excess policies for construction risks.
  • Provide exceptional customer service while managing multiple tasks independently.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers through regular travel.
  • Contribute to strategies that enhance underwriting results and competitive advantage.
  • Analyze large losses to identify trends and training needs, providing post-loss analysis when required.
  • Engage in marketplace initiatives to enhance Arch's brand reputation regionally.
  • Participate in industry conferences and complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plans including dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching.
  • 20 days of PTO plus 12 paid company holidays.
  • Paid volunteer time off and parental leave up to 10 weeks.
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options.
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Vice President of Construction Excess Casualty must be a highly-motivated, career-oriented individual who is technically proficient in underwriting casualty business. Candidate must be able to underwrite large, highly technical risks within the Construction Industry in accordance with Arch Insurance business standards and sound underwriting practices. The AVP of Construction Excess Casualty will manage a book to achieve organization goals via the effective utilization of assigned human and financial resources in the interpretation, implementation, and achievement of these business goals. This individual will manage the Construction Excess Western Region book of businessor Northern Central book of business.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Work independently to underwrite umbrella and excess policies for highly complex construction risks.

  • Strongcustomer-service focus with the ability to effectively multi-task with limited direction.

  • Establish and maintainstrong relationships withassigned retailbrokers to successfullymaintainour businesswhich will require travel to producer location.

  • Provide input on strategies and actions that can maximize product line underwriting results and competitive advantageswhile being mindful of theorganizational goals of returning desired ROE for the units underwriting results.

  • Review large losses to identify any trends or training issues and provide post loss analysiswhenrequested.

  • Personally participate in marketplace initiatives to expand the overall Arch brand and the specific reputation through interface with regional customers, brokers and other industry professionals.

  • Complete special projects asassigned by the head of the business unit.

  • Work independently as a member of a team while building a profitable book ofbusiness.

  • Regularly meet with key brokers and agents, industry groups and insureds to present and represent Archs interest in the region.

  • Ensure that underwriting applications and practiceswithin their bookare in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in industryconferences as required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills as evidenced by extensive successfulexternalexperience in dealing with brokers, agents, policyholders and industry groups andinternalexperience in dealing with peers, support staff, management.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability tounderstand and interpret various sources of information to make informed decisions.

  • Ability to travel up to 25% within assigned region.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of 5years of Large Account Construction underwriting experience, including a progression to more senior underwriting roles with dedicated underwriting authority.

  • BA or BS undergraduate degree, with exposure to Economics, Mathematics, Business admin or Finance preferred (professional CPCU certification and/or MBA desired).

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$150,000 - $190,000/year

  • Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

  • Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click to learn more on available benefits.

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For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:

May 29, 2026

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About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based public limited liability company which writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. Arch Capital Services Inc. provides support and expertise to entities across ACGL to help them operate effectively and efficiently. Arch is committed to helping its associates create what’s next by providing access to a variety of programs supporting your professional development and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based public limited liability company which writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. Arch Capital Services Inc. provides support and expertise to entities across ACGL to help them operate effectively and efficiently. Arch is committed to helping its associates create what’s next by providing access to a variety of programs supporting your professional development and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth.
Learn more about Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Size
4,000 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$8.3 billion

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