AVP, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter - Midwest Region

We're looking for an experienced Inland Marine & Property Underwriter to step into a visible, impact-driven AVP role. This is not a maintenance-only seat. You'll lead a team of underwriters, own and grow a book while helping us expand our footprint across the Midwest-bringing ideas, new relationships, and underwriting expertise that move the business forward.

- Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the Midwest Region - Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow - Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away - Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions - Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy - Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals - Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise - Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month.

These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why. - Perform other duties as needed

- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field - 9+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience - Experience leading, mentoring, and providing guidance managing underwriters - Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics - Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities - Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate - To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes

- Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU - Master's Degree - Exposure to loss control or risk engineering-you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $97,880 - $213,030. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

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