Vice President, Northwest Zone Leader - Underwriting

We are seeking an experienced underwriting leader to drive the performance and profitable growth of our Northwest Zone.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
This executive role will lead a regional underwriting team and take ownership of production, portfolio profitability, broker relationships, talent development and operational performance. The successful candidate will combine strong casualty underwriting expertise with proven leadership, commercial judgement and business-development capability.
Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute the Northwest regional business plan, delivering profitable premium growth while maintaining underwriting disciplineLead, coach and develop a high-performing underwriting teamOwn regional production, pricing, profitability, portfolio management and service objectivesMonitor KPIs, submission flow, hit ratios, loss trends and pricing adequacyProvide technical guidance and referral authority on complex casualty risksBuild senior-level relationships with key wholesale brokers and distribution partnersIdentify market opportunities and lead regional business-development initiativesPartner with Product, Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance and Distribution to refine underwriting strategy and appetiteSupport forecasting, budgeting, recruitment, operational improvement and new product launchesEnsure compliance with underwriting authorities, carrier guidelines and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for5–10+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience, ideally within E&S or specialty insuranceProven experience leading underwriting teams and driving profitable growthStrong technical knowledge of complex casualty and general liability risksSuccess operating through a wholesale distribution modeStrong understanding of pricing, portfolio management and underwriting profitabilityEstablished relationships xzbcwsv within the wholesale brokerage communityAn entrepreneurial, data-driven leadership style suited to a fast-growing environment
Experience across construction, habitational, hospitality or manufacturing risks—and within an MGA, delegated authority platform or specialty carrier—would be particularly valuable.
What’s on offerCompetitive executive compensationEquity participationComprehensive health, dental and vision benefitsRemote flexibility with regional travelSignificant career-development opportunities within a growing specialty insurance business