47 avp underwriting jobs found in New York, NY

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...

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. Location: Des Moines, IA preferred; qualified remote candidates will be considered. This is a senior leadership role within Nationwide’s Commercial Casualty Agribusiness team, responsible for leading leaders and shaping the future direction of the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of innovation, data‑driven leadership, talent development, and cross‑functional partnership , supported by deep Commercial Casualty Claims experience...

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,...

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 The Product Owner serves as the key bridge between Product Development, Underwriting, and Technology, ensuring that solutions effectively support insurance product development, forms authoring, filing workflows, and broader underwriting-domain processes in the Commercial P&C insurance space. This role owns the product vision and roadmap for capabilities that support the end-to-end product development lifecycle while also enabling shared workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and operational...

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. Underwrites profitable Casualty 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. Applies appropriate pricing...

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. Overview   We are   seeking   a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our Cyber Underwriting team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to the underwriting process, with opportunities to support day‑to‑day operations, learn core insurance concepts, and gain insight into the rapidly evolving world of cyber risk.   You’ll   work closely with experienced underwriters and collaborate across teams to help deliver high‑quality insurance solutions for commercial clients.   Key...

Position Summary The Senior Binding Authority Underwriter is responsible for leveraging extensive industry knowledge and underwriting expertise to evaluate complex risks, negotiate terms, and bind complex coverage agreements. The role cultivates and maintains relationships with brokers and clients and optimizes risk portfolios. They drive underwriting excellence, review and authorize binding authority requests, provide strategic guidance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Reviews and authorizes complex business submissions and new risks submitted by brokers, evaluates historical performance, and determines appropriate level of risk. • Negotiates profitable binding terms while brokering complex risks to successfully negotiate a placement and delivers on underwriting targets. • Determines the profitability of the premium amount and seeks to evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive...

Position Summary The Transactional Liability Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and managing transactional liability insurance policies connected to mergers and acquisitions. This role focuses on optimizing underwriting strategy, managing portfolio risk, and driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships and customized insurance solutions. The underwriter collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, analyzes complex transaction documents, monitors regulatory developments, and structures tailored coverage to meet deal-specific requirements while maintaining profitability and compliance. What will your job entail? Key Responsibilities Develop and execute underwriting strategies aligned with Ryan Transactional Risk’s M&A underwriting framework Manage risk appetite and optimize profitability across assigned accounts and transactions Identify deal inefficiencies and propose actionable underwriting and tax-related solutions based on pre‑ and...

Position Summary The Underwriting Operations Associate provides technical underwriting support involving rating, policy issuance, and endorsement processing for routine to moderately complex transactions. This role partners closely with underwriters and agents to ensure accurate policy administration, timely processing, and compliance with underwriting guidelines and procedures. What will your job entail? Key Responsibilities Provide rating, policy issuance, and technical support for underwriting transactions Review credit information and identify additional documentation required for processing Respond to agent inquiries regarding risk eligibility, underwriting guidelines, and policy requirements Process and issue mid‑term premium and non‑premium endorsements Support primary lead processing and assist with administrative underwriting tasks Ensure accurate and complete collection of customer financial and underwriting information Analyze customer operations and...

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. The Trade Credit & Political Risk Claims Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding the company’s financial stability and reputation by overseeing the end‑to‑end claims process for trade credit and political risk lines of business. This leader ensures fair, timely, and strategic claims resolutions while maintaining strong relationships with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Claims Management Lead the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex...