Sr. Underwriter/AVP, Public Directors & Officers Division

Allied World is looking for a Sr. Underwriter or AVP to join the San Francisco team in the Public Directors & Officers division. The dynamic state of the D&O Insurance market requires drive, a high acumen for success, and flexibility to changing conditions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, for helping to manage the growth of the overall portfolio, and for marketing to broker-partners and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial and business analysis of client-companies and meet with C-suite executives to discuss operating and future performance

• Negotiate coverage and layer participation for large Directors and Officers Liability insurance programs on publicly-traded companies including IPOs, SPACs, and M&A transactions

• Assist in managing a renewal book of business while driving new business production growth

• Maintain relationships with broker partners while working to expand production sources regionally

• Work with Northwestern Region leads on regional budgeting and business development

• Engage with the Claims, and Actuarial, Legal, and Marketing departments on an as-needed basis

• Participate in internal projects to improve business processes regionally and countrywide

• Maintain compliance with all internal, administrative, and underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures