5 avp jobs found in Cedar Rapids, IA

United Fire Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Internal Controls to play a critical role, responsible for building and leading the company's internal control's function. This AVP will design, implement, and oversee a robust internal control framework, with an initial and primary focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with a strong background in risk identification, control design, and process optimization within the P&C insurance industry. This individual will be instrumental in fostering a culture of strong governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Establish the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Internal Controls department, including defining its mandate, structure, and operational procedures. Serve as the subject matter expert on internal controls, providing...

The AVP, Property will be held responsible for shared accountability for the property and inland marine P&L ensuring results achieve growth and profitability objectives. The individual in this role will work with the Property Leader in efforts within specialty, middle market, construction, small business, inland marine, and other related disciplines to ensure appropriate risks are taken within the portfolio. This role is responsible over technical discipline, which includes providing consultation to staff and business partners, identifying needs for technical training and review of complex risks. The individual in this role will proactively provide technical guidance and educational training opportunities to both property and marine underwriters to ensure disciplined underwriting.  The role will have responsibility to identify growth opportunities, emerging risks and profit measures with key partners including actuary, CAT modeling, ceded re, product development, region...

UFG's Construction Business Unit is expanding and we are looking for an AVP-Construction Underwriting  to join the team!  In this role you will be responsible for driving the underwriting strategy for the Construction Business Unit through referral support and consultation, training, and development of strategies for applicable Regions. This role operates under the leadership and guidance of the Construction Business Unit Leader and in collaboration with Line of Business Leaders, Middle Market AVPs and Regional underwriting teams. This role may also direct a team of technical experts in support of Construction strategy execution.  Responsibilities: Review referrals based on technical complexity, market segmentation strategy, market appetite and collaborating with business leaders in analytics, product development, risk management, claims groups and region leadership to ensure alignment. Responsible for adhering to the overall BU strategic direction. Provide guidance...

UFG is seeking an AVP of Product Management to join the team who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of UFG’s product management function. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of insurance products ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and regulatory requirements.  The position collaborates with senior leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs Responsibilities: Strategy Lead the development and execution of product strategies that support business growth, profitability, and competitive positioning. Oversee the product lifecycle, including ideation, design, regulatory filings, launch and ongoing management. Conduct research on commercial products and markets to help make policy and practice decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Field Enablement, Underwriting Support...

The VP - Field Operations is a strategic and dynamic leader responsible for developing and executing market strategies to drive profitability and growth across multiple business units. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Chief Underwriting Officer and the VP - Sales and Distribution leader in building strategic operational plans to achieve key objectives and desired financial results. The VP-Field Operations leads the team of Regional Vice Presidents in executing Middle Market and Construction underwriting and distribution management strategies to achieve profitability and growth objectives. This role is also highly engaged with our agency partners at the national and local levels in driving results for all business units. Responsibilities: Strategy development and execution: Build and execute strategic operational plans in partnership with the Chief Underwriting Officer, VP-Sales and Distribution, and Construction and Middle Market business...