AVP, Casualty Underwriting Team Lead
Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company)2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-time
Summary
Verus Specialty Insurance, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an AVP, Casualty Underwriting Team Lead to join their team in Glen Allen, VA. The role involves overseeing underwriting activities, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and competitiveness.
About the Role
As the AVP, Casualty Underwriting Team Lead, you will maintain overall responsibility for underwriting, including directing policy applications, renewals, and cancellations. You will be recognized as a technical expert, involved in strategic planning and managing key accounts. The position requires staffing management, financial oversight, and fostering relationships with brokers to drive growth and resolve service issues.
About You
Required:
- College degree and/or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a focus on customer service.
- Ability to lead, coach, and advise a team.
Preferred:
- Experience in underwriting and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of insurance policies and market trends.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and project management tools.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Robust benefits package for full-time employees.
Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company)
Verus Specialty Insurance is an underwriting management company targeting small to midsize commercial risks in the E&S and Specialty insurance markets through appointed wholesale brokers and agents. Current products include general liability, professional liability (medical and non-medical) and garage. Headquartered in Richmond, VA with a branch office in Denver, CO, Verus underwrites on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., Inc.
Glen Allen, VA