VP​/SVP, Excess Casualty Division Manager

We’re looking for a VP/SVP, Excess Casualty Division Manager

A U.S. based role in Richmond, VA (or those willing to relocate to Richmond, VA), and reporting to the Head of Casualty, the successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader to guide the Excess Casualty underwriting division.

This role will focus on Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines placements for Excess over General Liability, Products Liability, Liquor Liability, Auto Liability, Employer’s Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Hired & Non-Owned Auto, and other coverages for small to medium‑size entities, with a particular focus on distressed & hard‑to‑place accounts, using Hamilton’s E&S platform (rated A‑ by A.M. Best). Target classes will include manufacturers, distributors, importers, contractors, habitational, hospitality, OL&T and entertainment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in establishing and performing the ongoing review of our underwriting guidelines, rates and coverage forms and help build and lead a team of talented underwriters. This role will include occasional business travel.

Hamilton Select, a subsidiary of Hamilton Insurance Group, LTD, is an Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hamilton Select writes hard‑to‑place and distressed accounts in the small and middle‑market space through an appointed wholesale broker network.

• Lead Hamilton Select’s Division, including the ongoing development of underwriting guidelines, rates, coverage forms & endorsements, and applications for insurance
• Active involvement in the marketing of Hamilton and our Excess Casualty Division while working to appoint new wholesale brokers
• Partner with the Technology team to pursue the design and ongoing improvement of Hamilton’s quote systems, data capture, and general use of information technology
• Drive the general use of technology to produce superior profit and establish an ease‑of‑doing business reputation with our appointed trading partners
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to ensure best‑in‑class effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal support functions to establish effective processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy in all of our operation
• Establish and maintain underwriting standards and discipline to ensure the delivery of profitable results
• Assist in the successful placement of targeted reinsurance in support of the Excess Casualty division
• Ensures team compliance with applicable letters of underwriting authority and compliance with applicable state rules and regulations
• Use critical thinking skills to negotiate terms
• Assist in training and mentoring of new employees

• An established leader with demonstrable underwriting experience handling Excess Casualty lines
• Strong technical knowledge of Excess Casualty exposures and coverage, with the ability to further develop themselves and mentor the wider team as the book grows
• Understands, is comfortable with, and able to develop and lead a business strategy that focuses on writing smaller, niche lines
• Proven track record of generating new leads, applying sound judgement to a broad range of situations and opportunities, and building a substantial portfolio of business from a small base
• Ability to attract business from existing relationships and to nurture and develop new relationships
• Appreciation of both the subjective and objective aspects to underwriting risk and a willingness to justify decision‑making processes at the highest levels in the organization
• A broad understanding of market trends and nuances
• Proven ability to generate an underwriting profit
• A shared focus on expense management and managing the overall business operations to maximize shareholder returns
• Pursuing or holding the CPCU designation is desired

• Motivated, self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven decision‑making skills
• Good management, coaching and mentoring skills
• Approachable and able to clearly market business
• Professional, insightful, and confident when managing varying stakeholders
• Able to work…