AVP - CL Branch Leader

AVP - CL Branch Leader

UFG is looking for an AVP - Commercial Lines Branch Leader to join our West Region. In this role you will be a strategic and dynamic leader responsible for ownership of underwriting execution and distribution management within the branch to drive profitable growth and achievement of profit and premium plans within the territory. This role is responsible for leading a team of multi-line, multi-industry production underwriters to successfully attract and underwrite middle market business, deploy effective portfolio and account management, and foster agency partnerships. This role works to drive profitable growth, including new business, renewal retention, rate achievement, and exposure basis.

This role is highly engaged with agency distribution partners and leads the local middle market branch underwriting team in their territory.

While this is a remote opportunity, the ideal candidate must reside within Southern California.

Responsibilities :

Execution of Corporate Strategy

• Execution of business plans for achieving established operational plan targets for written premium, loss ratio, renewal retention, pricing, and expense management.
• Collaborates with line of business, industry, middle market and other enterprise leaders to execute underwriting strategies and achieve key objectives and desired results.

Underwriting Execution

Distribution Management

Management and Leadership

Qualifications :

Education, Designations, and Certifications :

Experience :

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Compensation and Benefits :

UFG pays on a geographic salary structure commensurate with skills, credentials and experience of the candidate. The salary range listed of $150,000 - $190,000 is the standard pay structure. Roles in various locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on location.

This position is also eligible for an Annual Bonus based on Company / Individual Performance and is at company discretion. Full-time employees are eligible to receive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage : 401k, Cash-balance pension, Discretionary Time off (DTO), paid holidays and more.