AVP Managing Executive Underwriter
$150,000–$200,000 year
HybridPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop a high-performing underwriting team to drive profitability, growth, and retention of the Middle Market portfolio across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. Conduct file reviews to ensure underwriting quality, pricing consistency, and compliance while serving as the primary escalation point for complex commercial accounts. Partner with Business Development to execute territory strategies, maintain strong agency relationships, and hold partners accountable for submission quality and production. Evaluate complex risks using exposure analysis and financial data to ensure decisions align with company underwriting philosophy and delegated authority. Collaborate with Claims, Product, Actuarial, and Loss Control to support profitable portfolio management and implement operational best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience, including significant experience underwriting complex Middle Market accounts
- Prior experience leading, supervising, or developing underwriting professionals
- Advanced knowledge of commercial insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and underwriting practices
- Expert knowledge of commercial underwriting principles, pricing methodologies, and Middle Market risk management
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance portfolio profitability, growth, and underwriting discipline
- Advanced analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Exceptional communication, relationship management, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on underwriting responsibilities
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Multi-line commercial underwriting experience and CPCU, ARM, or other industry designation preferred
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