Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Business; MMB Underwriting

Position: Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Business (MMB) Underwriting

Position Summary

As our AVP of MMB, you are responsible for leading a book of business and serving as a top Underwriter as well as leading and building a successful team of underwriting professionals. A large part of this role will be analyzing and underwriting renewal business for Commercial Lines. You will be responsible for a $25-35M book of business which includes determining risk acceptability, pricing, underwriting guidelines, developing positive agency relationships within assigned territories, auditing underwriting files and accounts and improving on underwriting processes.

In addition to the underwriting function of your role, you will be empowered to lead and develop a team of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants. You will coach and mentor your team on underwriting best practices, building their skills and proficiency, and help them gain a better understanding of the MGA business and our corporate strategies. You will help guide and teach the next level of leaders (Sr.

Underwriters) what it takes to be a successful underwriter and a valuable people leader. As a part of our extended leadership team, you will play a key role in collaborating across business units to provide valuable insight and strategic thought partnership to further develop our other business functions and processes such as Distribution, Claims Excellence, Tech/Ops, and Training & Development.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Underwriting knowledge – A strong foundational knowledge of best practices and underwriting strategy.
• Results-driven and Autonomous – Self-motivated to succeed and drive the business to succeed.
• Communication – able to communicate messages and goals clearly and effectively both downwards and upwards within the organization.
• Decision Quality – able to make good decisions under pressure related to both underwriting and people.
• Organized with a keen attention to detail – focused and attentive to correct data and pinpointing any inaccurate information quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent Relationship Management – Build impactful and beneficial relationships with partners both internally within the team and externally in the market.
• Multi-tasking – nimble and flexible with the ability to pivot between tasks and projects.
• Leadership – Able to develop talent through empowerment and coaching and lives the values of Velocity.

The core responsibilities of this role are…

• Underwriting a GWP $25-35M book of business
• Assist the Head of MMB in overseeing the underwriting functions of MMB.
• Partner with business units (Claims, Compliance, Operations) to prioritize projects, efficiencies and best practices for optimal underwriting and business performance.
• Lead a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants

Work Experience and

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

• 7+ years of commercial insurance experience

• Professional insurance designations a plus

• Previous management and leadership experience

Technical/Functional

Skills:

· Underwriting

· Strategic Planning

· Risk Assessment

· Risk Management

· Mentorship

· Regulatory Compliance

Behavioral

Skills:

· Leadership

· Decision-Making

· Effective Communication

· Problem-Solving

· Continuous Learning

· Adaptability

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization.

Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners,and communities.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

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