USI Insurance

General Description: Results-driven leader with expertise in program development and production underwriting, backed by multiline underwriting experience. Work closely with Program & Wholesale and Retail Property & Casualty leadership teams. Develop proprietary and unique new programs that align with USI’s Retail Verticals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a new program development plan in coordination with the Retail P&C Vertical Strategy.
• Collect and examine existing books of business. Leverage AI and other tech platforms to gather outside market information. Complete program submissions.
• Work with carriers to develop new proprietary programs and negotiate delegated underwriting authority, exclusivity, and  compensation arrangements.
• Build underwriting and service capability in the Programs team.
• Develop pricing models for primary and excess property and casualty products.
• Responsible for the development of coverage forms and product filing experience.
• Partner with Retail vertical and sales leaders to promote new programs and provide training to producers.
• Provide management oversight for specific programs. Responsible for profit and loss.
• Recommend authority levels for underwriting staff, amendments, and enhancements to programs.
• Underwrite complex assignments. Determine appropriate prices and develop rate tables, terms, and conditions.
• Work with internal partners to execute program strategy. Ensure underwriting profitability and compliance aligns with carrier and regulatory standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• 10+ years of experience managing carrier relationships, reinsurance brokers, and/or underwriting.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• CPCU designation is a plus.
• Experience building out insurance programs.
• Experience in form and rate filing as well as actuarial and program specific systems.
• Experience developing and implementing sales and service goals.
• Experience developing and managing programs with Fronting Carriers and Re-Insurance Treaties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to develop and lead the implementation of strategic business initiatives.  
• Ability to provide market intelligence, consultation, and client-specific assistance to producers. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.