AVP, Excess Casualty
Location: New York City
Reports To: President, Excess Casualty
Employment Type: Full Time
Role OverviewDrive profitable growth within the Excess Casualty portfolio by underwriting complex risks, developing strong broker relationships, and delivering disciplined risk selection and pricing.
This role is responsible for building and managing a diversified portfolio of predominantly risk management accounts while contributing to overall unit profitability and underwriting excellence within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Build and manage a profitable portfolio of Excess Casualty business within defined underwriting appetite
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to generate consistent new and renewal opportunities
- Underwrite complex risks through detailed evaluation of exposures, operations, and loss drivers
- Analyze underlying coverage, structure excess layers, and negotiate terms, pricing, and capacity within multi-layer programs
- Assess pricing adequacy using technical models, market insight, and underwriting judgment
- Conduct loss analysis to evaluate severity potential, aggregation risk, and emerging exposures
- Document underwriting decisions, pricing rationale, and coverage positions clearly and consistently
- Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and underwriting leadership to inform risk selection and portfolio strategy
- Deliver timely, responsive service and clear communication to brokers and internal stakeholders
- Stay current on industry trends, legal developments, and competitive dynamics
What You BringEducation- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience- 5-10+ years of Excess Casualty or related casualty underwriting experience
- Proven ability to underwrite complex, large-limit risks
- Demonstrated success in building broker relationships and generating profitable production
Qualifications- Strong technical underwriting expertise across casualty exposures
- Deep understanding of policy forms, coverage structures, and excess layering
- Advanced analytical skills in pricing, loss evaluation, and risk selection
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational abilities
- Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
What We Offer- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to build and grow a casualty portfolio within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
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