Vice President, Financial Lines Underwriting

Relm Insurance

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of underwriting experience in Financial Lines.
  • Expertise in D&O and E&O, with knowledge of crime, EPL, fiduciary, and cyber.
  • Experience in underwriting complex risks and managing broker relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess complex underwriting data.
  • Effective communication and relationship management abilities.
  • Degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field is advantageous but not required.
  • Professional designations (CPCU, RPLU, ARM) are a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and negotiate Financial Lines risks including D&O, E&O, Crime, EPL, and Fiduciary.
  • Analyze performance and identify trends to support portfolio growth.
  • Build and enhance broker and client relationships to expand accounts.
  • Anticipate emerging risks in fintech and cryptocurrency to inform underwriting.
  • Mentor junior team members to promote a high-performance work culture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for an integrated underwriting approach.
  • Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement using data and tools.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technologies and emerging sectors.
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing team growth and mentorship.
  • Access to training and development opportunities to enhance skill sets.
  • Engagement with strategic initiatives impacting the company's growth.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Underwrite and negotiate complex Financial Lines risks across D&O, E&O (professional liability), Crime, EPL, and Fiduciary, taking full ownership of coverage structure, pricing, and terms in line with Relm's underwriting philosophy.
  • Contribute to the growth and optimization of our U.S. Financial Lines portfolio by analyzing performance, identifying trends, and supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Build and strengthen broker and client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to expand accounts through cross-selling, increased limits, and new product offerings.
  • Anticipate emerging risks, particularly across fintech, cryptocurrency, digital assets, and decentralized platforms, using market insight to inform underwriting and product development.
  • Support and mentor junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture grounded in technical excellence.
  • Partner with colleagues across claims, legal, compliance, product, and distribution to deliver a seamless underwriting approach aligned with Relm's broader strategy.
  • Promote underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, including the use of data, tools, and evolving processes.


WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
  • 8+ years of underwriting experience within Financial Lines.
  • Strong technical expertise in D&O and E&O, with exposure to crime, EPL, fiduciary, and cyber preferred.
  • Proven experience underwriting complex risks and managing broker relationships.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate complex underwriting data.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field - advantageous, but not essential.
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, or ARM - advantageous, but not essential.

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