Burns & Wilcox is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director to lead our specialized Excess Casualty facility, a unique market leader staffed by experts with exclusive underwriting authority to quote, bind, issue and endorse policies on non-admitted paper. This high-impact role will drive profitable growth, uphold underwriting excellence and reinforce our position as the go-to destination for complex Excess Casualty risks.
Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and develop a specialized Excess Casualty underwriting team, fostering a culture of expertise, collaboration and high performance
- Set and execute the underwriting strategy for our exclusive non-admitted product, ensuring profitability, competitiveness and alignment with corporate goals
- Oversee broad underwriting authority and ensure adherence to facility-specific guidelines, authority levels and risk appetite
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Burns & Wilcox production teams, brokers/agents and carrier partners to drive new business and expand market share
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity and emerging risks to adapt strategies and capture new opportunities
- Partner with marketing and other business units to enhance product offerings and operational efficiencies
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, internal controls and corporate policies
Qualifications- 10+ years of underwriting experience in Casualty or Excess Casualty, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of wholesale insurance markets, excess and specialty products
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and driving profitable growth
- Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence/motivate at all levels, internally and externally
- Willingness to travel at least 25% of job time. This includes travel to carrier partners, B&W offices, industry events, etc.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
- Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
- Flexible and hybrid work options
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