Top Group Underwriting Executive jobs in Richmond, VA

Top Group Underwriting Executive leads and directs underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. Ensures profitability, growth, and efficiencies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Being a Top Group Underwriting Executive establishes financial control guidelines, tools, administrative standards, and best practices. Researches competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection criteria and methods that support sound risk management. Additionally, Top Group Underwriting Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) certification or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation. Typically reports to top management. The Top Group Underwriting Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Group Underwriting Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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VP, Underwriting Operations
  • James River Group
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Come grow with James River Insurance!
    James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
    At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.
    James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

    VP, Underwriting Operations Job Summary

    The VP, Underwriting Operations will lead the Underwriting Operations function of James River Insurance Company and drive the operational effectiveness and efficiency of that unit by targeting areas for improvement, capitalizing on opportunities to increase productivity, and implementing new directives for departmental growth. This role focuses on operational effectiveness associated with the organizational transition to the Guidewire platform, with a goal of revamping underwriting operations to match those new functionalities the platform offers. This role requires a change agent who can champion the organizational shift to a more innovative culture, by supporting outside technology impacts as well as defining inter-group opportunities. The VP, Underwriting Operations will also be tasked with building and maintaining extended models with offshore personnel.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
    • Prepare and maintain operational expense and salary budget for the department
    • Oversee management of staff to include ensuring correct staffing levels and service standards are met, development and communication of department goals, setting of individual performance goals, talent and performance management and training
    • Set department priorities related to key strategic initiatives, project deliverables, analysis and reporting, and problem resolution/enhancements
    • Work with business leaders across the Company to develop, communicate, and enforce consistent workflow guidelines as well as build a culture of continuous process improvement
    • Oversee all process improvement initiatives and develop long-term strategies to improve overall productivity of the department
    • Review monthly performance metrics reports to ensure operational goals are consistently met
    • Partner with Information Technology to support rapid program transformation of the organization’s Guidewire platform and collaborate on opportunities for automation to improve efficiencies
    • Canvas current working environment to apply contemporary/effective work processes
    • Advocate for internal and external innovation capabilities
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated experience in insurance underwriting operations
    • Successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams such as Underwriting, Information Technology, Finance and other potentially impacted areas
    • Demonstrated success with large scale transformation projects, including the development of business process models and six sigma efficiency frameworks
    • Working knowledge of traditional and agile project management capabilities
    • Experience with Guidewire’s Policy and Billing Center technologies
    • Ability to convey both technical and conceptual material in a clear and concise manner
    • Demonstrated experience in the ability to attract, lead, motivate, influence, and mentor staff
    • Excellent team building skills
    • Ability to assess and measure productivity and workloads for each area of responsibility to ensure performance efficiency
    • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
    • Ability to identify and make process and procedure improvement recommendations, including documentation and communication of changes through appropriate change management processes
    • Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving skills, including the analysis of operational performance using data metrics
    • Ability to build relationships and influence decisions
    • Detail oriented and able to prioritize responsibilities
    • High level of initiative and motivation
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet research
    Experience and Education
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Minimum 10 years’ insurance industry experience required (underwriting focused with change management experience)
    • Minimum seven years’ management experience required
    • Minimum two years’ experience with Excess and Surplus lines preferred
    • Minimum two to three years of Lean Six Sigma – Kaizen exposure preferred
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Assistant Manager, Underwriting (General Casualty)
  • James River Group
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and W...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Account Executive - Home Health
  • LHC Group
  • Richmond, VA OTHER
  • SummaryWe are hiring for a Home Health Account Executive. At Southside Regional Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connecti...
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Underwriting Assistant
  • Kinsale Management, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking to get your foot in the door into Insurance? The Insurance industry is booming, and Kinsale Insurance is a leader in the Excess and Surplus space. We are based in Richmond, VA and our ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Underwriting Technician
  • Berkley
  • Allen, VA OTHER
  • Company Details Berkley Aspire is an operating unit of the W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE – WRB), a Fortune 500 global insurer founded in 1967. Aspire underwrites excess & surplus lines insurance solu...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Underwriting Technician
  • Kinsale Management, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA PART_TIME
  • Part Time Underwriting Technician (Remote) Richmond, VA, US Are you an individual looking for a remote position? Kinsale Insurance is looking for a professional individual with data entry experience t...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Casualty Underwriter
  • Continental Underwriters, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA
  • Continental Underwriters, Inc. is looking for a Casualty Underwriter! Job Summary: This Casualty Underwriter will use a ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Renewal Underwriter - Hybrid Position
  • Pgia
  • Richmond, VA
  • Partners General Insurance Agency, LLC, a subsidiary of K2 Insurance Services, LLC, is seeking a full-timeRenewal Underw...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Underwriter - Environmental
  • Axon Underwriting Services, LLC
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Summary: We have an exciting growth position for an experienced Senior Underwriter within our Environmental division...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Casualty Underwriter
  • Continental Underwriters Inc.
  • University Of Richmond, VA
  • Continental Underwriters, Inc. is looking for a Casualty Underwriter! Job Summary: This Casualty Underwriter will use a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriting Technician
  • Berkley
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • Company Details: Berkley Aspire is an operating unit of the W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE WRB), a Fortune 500 global in...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter - New Business (Virginia)
  • Utica National Insurance Group
  • Richmond, VA
  • The Company At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriting Director - Small Commercial
  • Berkley
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • Company Details: Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group (BMAG) is a property and casualty insurance provider serving the M...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Underwriter - Environmental
  • Axon Underwriting Services Llc
  • University Of Richmond, VA
  • Job Summary: We have an exciting growth position for an experienced Senior Underwriter within our Environmental division...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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