AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Excess Liability - Major Accounts

Senior Underwriting Manager

We are seeking an experienced underwriting leader to manage a high-performing team of umbrella and excess underwriters in the Northeast. This role combines strategic leadership, strong organizational discipline and deep technical underwriting expertise to drive profitable growth across a diverse portfolio of general industry accounts. As Senior Underwriting Manager in the Major Accounts Excess Unit you will develop talent, make underwriting decisions on complex placements, strengthen broker and market relationships, and shape the portfolio for long-term success.

Key responsibilities :

• Lead, coach and develop a team of umbrella and excess underwriters; set clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and build bench strength.
• Own the underwriting strategy and profitability for a portfolio of excess liability business in the Northeast; set priorities that focus the team on sources of profitable growth.
• Exercise authority on complex submissions and referrals; provide timely, well-reasoned decisions that balance growth and risk.
• Strengthen underwriter capability on multi-line accounts and ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines and pricing discipline.
• Maintain and grow visible, trusted relationships with external brokers, agents and other market partners to support new business and retention.
• Partner with claims, actuarial, reinsurance, product and legal teams to evaluate large or unusual exposures, leverage loss trends, and refine appetite and terms.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives underwriting process enhancements, data / analytics adoption, and knowledge sharing with a positive, change-oriented approach.
• Represent the company at industry events, broker meetings and internal forums to articulate the firm's value proposition and marketplace positioning.
• Monitor portfolio performance and KPIs (e.g., premium growth, loss ratio, combined ratio, retention) and take corrective action as required.

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