AVP/VP, Liability Underwriting (Casualty & Financial Lines)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the evaluation and approval of complex liability risks across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite and underwriting protocols.
• Design and implement growth strategies for targeted liability segments, working closely with distribution channels and product teams to expand market presence.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to internal governance, regulatory frameworks, and contractual obligations, ensuring underwriting practices meet all compliance standards.
• Serve as the internal authority on liability underwriting, offering expert guidance on coverage structures, risk mitigation, and market trends.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess performance, identify emerging risk patterns, and initiate corrective actions to sustain profitability.
• Champion customer-centric service delivery by streamlining underwriting processes and fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients.
• Lead technical knowledge-sharing initiatives, including training sessions for internal teams and external partners, to elevate underwriting capabilities.
• Monitor claims activity and loss development trends, escalating concerns where necessary to support proactive portfolio management.
• Ensure all technical documentation - including coverage wordings, endorsements, and clauses - reflects current market practices and aligns with strategic objectives.
• Take on additional strategic projects or responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership, contributing to broader business goals.

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