AVP, Professional Liability, Construction Specialty Products

AVP, Professional Liability, Construction Specialty Products

Join to apply for the AVP, Professional Liability, Construction Specialty Products role at Arch Insurance Group Inc.

This role focuses on the day‑to‑day technical underwriting and account management of construction professional liability (PL) and contractor’s pollution (CPL) book of business. The position is located in Chicago, Denver, or St. Paul and offers a base salary range of $152,970‑$206,959 per year, along with incentive eligibility.

The Assistant Vice President within Arch Construction Specialty Products is responsible for the day-to-day technical underwriting and account management of construction professional liability (PL) and contractor’s pollution (CPL) book of business.

• 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.
• Engage other internal resources as necessary.
• Underwrites prices and prepares proposals based on objective and subject risk characteristics, input of internal resource team, existing product set and regulatory filings.
• Prepares final quotation/proposal and presents to producer and/or prospective insured.

• Quarterbacks all post bind activities and has responsibility to deliver promised service to customers.
• Responsible for the renewal and retention management process to achieve targeted retention and price change goals.

• Drives effort to expand Arch footprint where pricing and selection are favorable.
• Leads efforts to develop standard underwriting procedures and pricing strategies with assistance of various internal resources.
• Continually assists with evaluation of portfolio’s pricing adequacy and profitability.

• Develops and maintains relationships with producers and insured’s to achieve overall production and profitability goals.
• Meets with producers and insured’s to discuss individual account issues, uncover critical customer needs and financial buying characteristics.
• Develops a strategic plan for positioning and selling Arch at both the producer and the insured level.

• Responsible for all underwriting and policy file documentation.
• Coordinates all administrative duties related to existing and prospective accounts.
• Completes ad hoc projects as assigned by management personnel.

• Understanding and knowledge of the intent, scope and purpose of Contractor’s Professional Liability and Pollution Liability coverage forms and endorsements.
• Experience tailoring policy wordings, including via manuscript endt., and designing bespoke program terms to address specific risks.
• A thorough understanding of construction professional and pollution pricing, exposure identification and analysis, retention and aggregate setting, and limit profiles.
• Cross‑functional generalist knowledge of other P&C lines of business as well as the support disciplines including claims, risk control, audit, premium accounting, finance and legal.
• Be able to provide leadership and support to other team members.
• Ability to influence without authority and be willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Ten plus years of construction professional liability/pollution liability underwriting experience.
• Experience in roles with responsibility assisting or driving underwriting guideline and tool development.
• Established broker relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training required.
• CPCU or other similar designation a plus.

For Chicago, Denver, or St. Paul, the base salary range is $152,970 - $206,959 per year. Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long‑term incentives) will be determined based on geographic location, scope & responsibilities, qualifications, talent availability and business needs.

Arch offers a comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off; basic life and AD&D insurance as well as short and long‑term disability; paid parental leave up to 10 weeks;

student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement, backup child and elder care; and more.

December 08, 2025

Send your application to 14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.