EMC is looking for an Assistant Vice President - Property Underwriting to lead the strategic direction and execution of the overall underwriting operational strategy for our property portfolio. In this enterprise-level role, you will define our underwriting approach and drive profitability and growth.
What You'll Do
- Lead the strategic direction, ownership, and execution of the overall underwriting operational strategy for the property portfolio at the enterprise level.
- Oversee the development of the company’s property underwriting philosophy, policy, forms, products, and programs.
- Analyze the performance of EMC’s existing book of business on a monthly and quarterly basis and proactively provide strategic recommendations for improvement, expansion, or discontinuance to executive management.
- Ensure the achievement of continued profitability, growth, and operational efficiency for property lines of business.
- Lead and manage enterprise-wide operational consistency, integrity, and oversight of property lines of business.
- Build culture and develop team members while overseeing the corporate property underwriting team.
- Foster an environment of collaboration within the department and with other departments and profit centers.
- Act as a strategic partner to branch offices on property-related matters.
- Provide overall direction for underwriting authority delegation and recommend changes to property authority levels when warranted.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an insurance or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Ten years of commercial property underwriting experience in progressively responsible roles
- Prior leadership experience
- Superior knowledge of countrywide underwriting techniques, terminology, policies, products, and forms
- Advanced knowledge of commercial property underwriting business
- Proficiency with computer software and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
- Occasional travel; valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree, such as an MBA
- Insurance certifications such as CPCU, ARM, AU, or CIC
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Team & Environment
You will oversee the corporate property underwriting team, fostering a collaborative culture and developing team expertise.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $152,737 - $219,467 or $168,817 - $241,407, varying by geographic location
Work Mode
This position is based in the U.S.
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