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    AVP/SR Underwriter-Excess Casualty Construction - Chicago, United States - Vantage Risk Companies

    Vantage Risk Companies
    Vantage Risk Companies Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    AVP/SR Underwriter-Excess Casualty Construction

    Tuesday, November 21, 2023
    About the Company

    Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients' risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

    Vantage has approximately 280 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 25 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
    About the role
    At Vantage, the


    AVP
    or Senior Underwriter

    is a Construction team member

    . The mission

    of

    Construction

    is to

    add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid

    .

    This role will

    be responsible for

    underwriting

    Excess Casualty Construction business

    according to authority level and established guidelines.

    This role reports to our

    Head of Construction

    Excess Casualty

    and is a remote

    opportunity

    or

    hybrid opportunity based in

    one of Vantage's office locations

    . Vantage's US colleagues can work anywhere in the United States (excluding US territories and possessions).
    The base

    salary

    expectation

    for this role is

    between

    $

    150

    ,000

    and $

    200

    ,000

    . The actual

    base salary for the selected candidate may be higher,

    commensurate

    with the candidate's experience

    and expectations

    . Additionally, Vantage offers its

    colleagues

    performance-based

    bonus

    potential,

    strong health & welfare benefits, retirement

    plans

    with company match,

    competitive

    time off plan

    s

    , a

    highly flexible

    work environment, and much more

    .
    Responsibilities

    & Accountabilities
    Review submissions to ensurealignmentwith risk appetite and business strategy.
    Generate new business byworking with brokers and clients to find innovative product deployment methods

    .
    Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures thoroughly and effectively.
    Perform underwriting activities for managing all underwriting transactions, service standards, compliance rules, and documentation.
    Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively

    engaging

    internal and external contacts.
    Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts to achieve

    a high level

    of service and meet client expectations.
    Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.
    Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.
    Perform other duties and special projects as assigned under minimal supervision

    .
    As a

    new company,

    we fully acknowledge the scope of each colleague's job will change

    over

    time. Vantage expects all colleagues to be flexible and understand that responsibilities and accountabilities will morph and change

    .
    Ideal Candidate Profile
    At least

    five

    y

    ears of

    Excess Casualty

    Experience is

    required

    .
    Construction Excess Casualty Experience preferred.
    East Coast

    Relationships and contact preferred.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Ability to process and adapt to change in a

    rapid growth

    new-company

    environment. Vantage associates are expected to be

    curious

    , thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.
    Our

    Vantage Values
    Do What's Right –

    be a force for good,

    for our customers, shareholders, colleagues,

    industry

    and

    communities
    Be Relentlessly Curious

    – ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and

    disciplined
    We're

    Better Together–

    collaborate, be inclusive, supportive,

    respectful

    and humble, be a trusted partner internally and

    externally
    Be Transparent

    – in who you are, what you think, and how you work,

    seek

    and

    provide

    alternative points of view, be true to

    yourself
    Make A Difference –

    focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our

    mission
    We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative.

    All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

    In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information

    regarding how we use this data, please see our online privacy notice at

    ADA Notice:
    All applications shall be submitted online through our applicant tracking system. Candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation to enable them to apply and/or fully participate in the selection process are encouraged to email

    with the subject Candidate ADA Request detailing their needs.

    Please note the above email box is for candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation only, emails submitting resumes will not be considered and those seeking application status updates will go unanswered.

    Alexandria, 106 N Lee St, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
    Chicago, 123 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
    New York, 135 W. 50th St, New York, New York, United States of America
    Norwalk, 50 Washington St, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America
    Vantage Risk, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

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