Senior Vice President & Head of Excess Casualty Underwriting - Chapel Hill, NC (27516)

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Senior Vice President, Head of Excess Casualty Location: Hybrid from Jersey City, NJ; Chicago, IL; Alpharetta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; or Hartford, CT 06101 Compensation: $260,000 - $300,000 + bonus and full benefits About the Role Join one of the nation's largest privately held AM Best "A" rated property & casualty insurance carriers.

With a strong emphasis on profitable growth and underwriting excellence, this organization is known for fostering a collaborative, high-performing work culture.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President and Head of Excess Casualty to lead and grow the strategic direction of the national Excess Casualty business.

This executive role will oversee a team of approximately 30 underwriters across multiple regions and will drive the performance, innovation, and long-term success of the Excess Casualty unit.

Key

Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning, execution, and performance of the national Excess Casualty underwriting unit Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top underwriting talent across all levels Oversee the development and implementation of the annual financial plan for the unit Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Claims to refine pricing models, risk selection, and underwriting practices Respond proactively to market shifts, competitor strategies, and broker developments Promote a culture grounded in underwriting discipline, thoughtful risk assessment, service excellence, and teamwork Provide technical leadership, conduct referral reviews, and offer expert guidance to direct reports

Qualifications &

Experience Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field Minimum of 12 years of experience in Commercial Excess & Surplus lines underwriting At least 5 years of direct Excess Casualty underwriting experience Strong leadership experience managing large underwriting teams Advanced technical underwriting expertise in commercial general liability and excess liability coverages Proven ability to develop underwriting strategies and drive profitable results in dynamic markets Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and generous PTO Hybrid flexibility in one of five key U.S. markets Interested in working from home? This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.