AVP, Casualty & Middle Market (Remote, Western Canada)
About the role
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℠.
AVP Casualty and Middle Market P&C, Western Canada is responsible for technical underwriting, management and development of complex Property and Casualty business portfolio and broker relationships in order to grow the book while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability. This position involves making sound underwriting decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Underwrites complex Midmarket risks within targeted set of industries across a variety of product lines
- Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information required to evaluate a risk
- Identifies all potential exposures and hazards in relation to coverage requested and individual risk characteristics
- Underwrites, prices and prepares proposals based on objective and subject risk characteristics and input from various internal departments
- Negotiates and places facultative reinsurance when applicable
- Collaborates with other Arch units where appropriate to deliver a holistic customer insurance solution
- Together with internal team members, takes responsibility to deliver promised service to brokers
- Responsible for renewal and retention management and manages the renewal process to achieve targeted retention and profitability
- Develops, expands, and enhances broker and client relationships within the region, through high external visibility and frequent broker engagement
Required Skills/Experience
- Ability to underwrite new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured's operations, loss history, and other pertinent information
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills
- Excellent customer service, negotiation and presentation skills
- Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong marketing and broker management skills
- 10-15 years of commercial underwriting experience
- CIP/FCIP designation is preferred
Education University Degree Or Equivalent Education/experience Preferred Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
15200 Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.
About Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Arch Insurance Group Inc., a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), is a market-leading specialty insurer.
We provide a wide range of property, casualty and specialty insurance for corporations, professional firms and financial institutions across the United States and Canada.
Our insurance group in North America consists of Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company and Arch Excess & Surplus Insurance Company. Arch Insurance Group's executive offices are located in New York City, with regional offices located in New York City (Northeast Region), Atlanta (Southeast Region), Chicago (Central Region) and San Francisco (Western Region), as well as other offices throughout the U.S. to support our business. Arch Insurance Company also operates a branch office in Toronto, Canada.
ACGL is a Bermuda public limited liability company that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Hong Kong.
AVP, Casualty & Middle Market (Remote, Western Canada)
About the role
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℠.
AVP Casualty and Middle Market P&C, Western Canada is responsible for technical underwriting, management and development of complex Property and Casualty business portfolio and broker relationships in order to grow the book while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability. This position involves making sound underwriting decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Underwrites complex Midmarket risks within targeted set of industries across a variety of product lines
- Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information required to evaluate a risk
- Identifies all potential exposures and hazards in relation to coverage requested and individual risk characteristics
- Underwrites, prices and prepares proposals based on objective and subject risk characteristics and input from various internal departments
- Negotiates and places facultative reinsurance when applicable
- Collaborates with other Arch units where appropriate to deliver a holistic customer insurance solution
- Together with internal team members, takes responsibility to deliver promised service to brokers
- Responsible for renewal and retention management and manages the renewal process to achieve targeted retention and profitability
- Develops, expands, and enhances broker and client relationships within the region, through high external visibility and frequent broker engagement
Required Skills/Experience
- Ability to underwrite new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured's operations, loss history, and other pertinent information
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills
- Excellent customer service, negotiation and presentation skills
- Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong marketing and broker management skills
- 10-15 years of commercial underwriting experience
- CIP/FCIP designation is preferred
Education University Degree Or Equivalent Education/experience Preferred Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
15200 Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.
About Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Arch Insurance Group Inc., a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), is a market-leading specialty insurer.
We provide a wide range of property, casualty and specialty insurance for corporations, professional firms and financial institutions across the United States and Canada.
Our insurance group in North America consists of Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company and Arch Excess & Surplus Insurance Company. Arch Insurance Group's executive offices are located in New York City, with regional offices located in New York City (Northeast Region), Atlanta (Southeast Region), Chicago (Central Region) and San Francisco (Western Region), as well as other offices throughout the U.S. to support our business. Arch Insurance Company also operates a branch office in Toronto, Canada.
ACGL is a Bermuda public limited liability company that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Hong Kong.