New Program Development Leader

General Description : Program Development and Production Underwriting-orientated leader with multiline underwriting experience. Work closely with Program & Wholesale and Retail Property & Casualty leadership teams. Develop proprietary and unique new programs that align with USIs 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 leaders and sales leaders to promote and train producers on new programs.

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.

Bachelors degree in finance, business administration, or related field required. Masters 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.

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.

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