47 avp underwriting jobs found in New York

Company Details Berkley Specialty Property operates in New York, Georgia and California, writing a U.S. nationwide book of business across a broad range of occupancy classes, working hard to understand the unique needs of our clients. This is done with empowered underwriting, a fair and efficient claims team and leading wordings and technical backup services to offer our clients a long-term, sustainable product. Responsibilities Oversee daily underwriting activities, ensuring effective solicitation, selection, pricing, and retention of profitable business, in partnership with the AVP – Underwriting, BSP. Develop and implement underwriting best practices aligned with BSP and London Commercial Property Team standards. Assist in shaping and managing underwriting appetite, guidelines, forms, terms and conditions, training, and communications. Exercise sound judgement in risk selection, exposure analysis, pricing, and...

Argo Group and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, a leading provider of wealth and insurance solutions. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to help businesses stay in business, delivering collaborative insurance solutions for niche markets. Job Description At Argo Group, we invite you to elevate your career as an AVP Underwriting, Environmental, joining a vibrant team with a bold vision for growth and innovation. Make Your Mark at Argo Group Are you ready to be a catalyst for change? Our underwriting teams are trailblazers, delivering cutting-edge insurance solutions in Inland Marine, Casualty, Construction, Environmental, and Specialty Lines. We’re not simply adapting to a changing world; we’re leading the transformation by reimagining how we serve our clients, redesigning our operating model, and crafting new career journeys. At...

Description Manages a team of high performing MPL  Underwriters and MPL Underwriting Managers for a profitable and growing book of business.  Holds a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, development, communication and implementation of underwriting strategy. Includes monitoring how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities. Contributes to planning and strategy development for the MPL business area owned by manager.  Role is nationwide in scope with accountability across both retail and wholesale channels.   Key responsibilities Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio. Drives change initiatives within the team. Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for Commercial Property underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. Location: Atlanta, GA; 3340 Peachtree Road, Tower Place 100 Atlanta GA 30326; Chicago, IL; 500 West Madison St Suite 1205 Chicago IL 60661; Los Angeles, CA; 515 South Flower Street Suite 1060 Los Angeles CA90070; New York City, NY; 28 Liberty Street, 26th Floor, New York NY 10005; San Francisco, CA Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be...

Company Details     From middle market to Fortune 500 companies, Berkley Custom’s team is committed to providing excellent service and a consistent approach to meet the needs of their brokers and their customers, bringing specific expertise in excess casualty as well as a variety of targeted primary and excess programs.   They seek to outperform competitors with focus and deep understanding of their client’s priorities and by developing creative risk solutions to meet their long-term needs. Their key differentiators include the following: EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS – Berkley Custom works exclusively the wholesale brokerage community as well as their program partners, and continually builds upon long established relationships with a passion for superior service for their appointed producers. INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS  – Berkley Custom attracts and retains professionals with significant experience in their field, many with over 25 years in the...

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc .  and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. (“BWS”), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions. Job Description A Brief Overview Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for a AVP Underwriting in their Primary Casualty line of business.  The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. Typically manages a mid-size team and may have regional responsibility. This role will work onsite 5x per week from our New York City office location. The primary duties and responsibilities...

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. We are   seeking a Product Manager to lead   Product and Portfolio Management for our Alternative Distribution channel   nationally . This emerging insurance distribution channel consists of carrier partners, embedded OEM / Mortgage / Life integrations,   franchise   and strategic partnerships that   operate   on a national scale.    This position offers the opportunity to shape   agen t   experience, apply core Product Management...

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. State Product Manager - Personal Lines   We are   hiring for   three   State Product Manager   positions .   1.State Product Manager   for Colorado   2.State Product Manager   for   South Carolina and Arkansas   3.State Product Manager   for   Connecticut and Rhode Island   Ideal candidate s   would   demonstrate :    Strong s trategic   and critical   thinking...

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Senior State Product Manager – Personal Lines   We are hiring three Senior State Product Manager positions.   1.Senior State Product Manager for California   2.Senior State Product Manager for Maryland,   Delaware   and District of Columbia   3.Senior State Product Manager for Iowa, Minnesota,   Nebraska   and South Dakota   Ideal candidates would   demonstrate :    Strong strategic and critical...

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Position Summary: The role is responsible for managing the treaty renewal process for reinsurance, including developing renewal strategies, coordinating information gathering with brokers and business divisions, and overseeing data collection and reconciliation. Key duties involve comprehensive analysis of reinsurance purchases, such as evaluating quotes, treaty structures, and cost changes, as well as recommending optimal terms and structures based on market insights. This is a hybrid (3 days onsite) position in NY, NY. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Effectively manage treaty renewal process Develop and articulate renewal strategy to be presented to ceded re...

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.  Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP,...

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.   Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourishes in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way.   The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric.   Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and...

Position Summary The Transactional Liability Underwriter is responsible for optimizing underwriting strategies, managing risk, and fostering strategic partnerships for profitable deals. The role collaborates internally to resolve complex issues, monitor regulatory changes, and underwrites liability insurance policies in connection with M&A transactions. They shape the portfolio direction, analyze intricate contracts, and tailor coverage to meet deal requirements. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Develops and implements underwriting strategies, manages risk appetite, and optimizes profitability for assigned accounts as per the M&A underwriting strategy. • Identifies inefficiencies and proposes actionable solutions to ensure taxation requirements are met and are based on pre-deal and post-deal tax structures to deliver a positive deal outcome. • Shares expertise on warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance, guides on complex risk...

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Overview The Senior Director, Data Engineering is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving the transformation and execution of Starr’s enterprise data ecosystem in direct support of core insurance business functions—including underwriting, claims, risk, finance, and regulatory reporting. Reporting to the AVP, Financial Systems, this leader will oversee the design, build, and operation of robust enterprise data solutions that solve for complex integration challenges, accelerate business processes,...

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Position Summary: The Umbrella/Excess Liability AVP is responsible for underwriting profitable new and renewal business to achieve portfolio targets, negotiating terms and pricing, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, producers, and stakeholders. This role involves the development and coaching of underwriting staff, management of complex referrals, and collaboration across functional areas such as Claims and Operations. This will be a hybrid (3 days in office) offered in NY, NY office. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Umbrella/Excess Liability portfolio targets in accordance with underwriting...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of the AVP, Internal Audit Manager is to manage audits, ensuring that the work performed by the audit team is delivered within agreed timelines and to a high standard. They will also lead more complex audits, managed by a VP, Senior Internal Audit Manager. They may be assigned direct reports to manage their performance and support their career development. Location: New York City, New York Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week. The salary range for this role is: $166,000 -$249,000 Your New Role: Audit execution  Manage audits “end to end” ensuring that the work performed by the audit team is delivered within agreed timelines and to a high standard.  Review key deliverables and working papers, raising coaching notes where necessary.  For more complex audits, lead audit engagements,...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting environmental portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. Location: Chicago, IL 500 West Madison St. Suite 1205 Chicago, IL 60661; New York City, NY 28 Liberty Street, 26th Floor, New York NY 10005; Atlanta, GA  3340 Peachtree Road, Tower Place 100 Atlanta GA 30326; Houston, TX or remote location. Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week. The...

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Summary/Job Purpose: Underwrites profitable property business on a nationwide basis in accordance with Corporate goals. Essential Functions: Selects and underwrites complex property risks within delegated underwriting authority. Reviews applications and requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and standards. Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of financial documents and individual risk factors....

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of existing policy information for renewals, communicating effectively with clients for information gathering, and supporting the underwriting process through precise documentation. The role conducts risk assessments and audits for insurance applications, calculates premium and generates reports. They ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance standards in all underwriting activities. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Evaluates and maintains existing policy information to ensure data is current, accurate, and appropriately priced for renewal. • Responds to client requests and questions, offering information and advice regarding the insurance products & underwriting appetite. • Communicates with clients to gather necessary information, resolves inquiries, and ensures a smooth underwriting process. •...

Position Summary Ryan Specialty is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with strong analytical and relationship-building skills to join our team as a Cyber and Technology E&O Professional Liability Underwriter. In this role, you’ll contribute to the growth and profitability of our Cyber/Technology Liability portfolio through strategic underwriting, marketing, and broker engagement. You’ll evaluate complex risks, craft tailored coverage solutions—including manuscript policies—and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners. This position involves travel for client and broker meetings and requires a deep understanding of underwriting principles and market dynamics. What will your job entail? Key Responsibilities Risk Evaluation & Underwriting Assess and qualify new business opportunities. Analyze risk exposures, loss history, and financials. Determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions. Present proposals to brokers...