AVP, Specialty Lines

Requisition ID:  94565 

At PALMS Insurance, a NextEra Energy company, we specialize in offering customized insurance solutions that address the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart as a trusted provider in the insurance industry. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? Become a part of our team today. 
 

Position Specific Description

Palms Insurance is currently looking for an AVP, Underwriting, for the Specialty Lines team. This position is responsible for managing their own portfolio’s performance, including new business production, retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing broker relationships, underwriting referrals, and maintaining a production portfolio. 

Specifically, the AVP, Underwriter is expected to:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivating strong broker and cedant relationships across the U.S. market. 
• Lead the underwriting and negotiation of treaty reinsurance and program manager contracts, ensuring alignment with company risk appetite and profitability goals. 
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, and Finance teams to analyze portfolio performance and inform pricing and risk selection. 

The ideal candidate will bring Specialty Lines Underwriting experience, with demonstrated expertise in the standard Casualty lines, or other non-traditional lines of business, such as Crisis Management, Trade Credit, Accident & Health, Aviation, Political Risk, Kidnap & Ransom, or similar niche specialty lines. Prior experience as either a treaty underwriter or program underwriter is desired, and the successful candidate will have a proven ability to underwrite sophisticated, non-commoditized risks requiring deep technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a consultative approach with cedents and business partners.

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  Palms Management Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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