Senior Vice President & Head of Excess Casualty Underwriting

Note : This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.

Senior Vice President, Head of Excess Casualty

Location : Hybrid from Jersey City, NJ; Chicago, IL; Alpharetta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; or Hartford, CT 06101

Compensation : $260,000 - $300,000 + bonus and full benefits

About the Role

Join one of the nation’s largest privately held AM Best “A” rated property & casualty insurance carriers. With a strong emphasis on profitable growth and underwriting excellence, this organization is known for fostering a collaborative, high-performing work culture.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President and Head of Excess Casualty to lead and grow the strategic direction of the national Excess Casualty business. This executive role will oversee a team of approximately 30 underwriters across multiple regions and will drive the performance, innovation, and long-term success of the Excess Casualty unit.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, execution, and performance of the national Excess Casualty underwriting unit

Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top underwriting talent across all levels

Oversee the development and implementation of the annual financial plan for the unit

Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Claims to refine pricing models, risk selection, and underwriting practices

Respond proactively to market shifts, competitor strategies, and broker developments

Promote a culture grounded in underwriting discipline, thoughtful risk assessment, service excellence, and teamwork

Provide technical leadership, conduct referral reviews, and offer expert guidance to direct reports

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Commercial Excess & Surplus lines underwriting

At least 5 years of direct Excess Casualty underwriting experience

Strong leadership experience managing large underwriting teams

Advanced technical underwriting expertise in commercial general liability and excess liability coverages

Proven ability to develop underwriting strategies and drive profitable results in dynamic markets

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and generous PTO

Hybrid flexibility in one of five key U.S. markets

Interested in working from home? This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.

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