Vice President, GL Primary Casualty

Company Details

As an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market, Nautilus Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. We have specialized in providing these solutions for more than 35 years.

We have more flexible policy terms and premium rates on a non-admitted basis. Our focus is small to medium Property and Casualty risks on both an admitted and a non-admitted basis.

Our offerings are distributed through partnerships with appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. Our relationships are defined by mutual success, speed to market, customer-centric focus and an expanded appetite.

Coverage placed by Nautilus Insurance Group is provided by Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, both W. R. Berkley Corporation members with A.M. Best (Superior) A+ XV ratings.

Benefit Highlights: 

• Paid Parental Leave! At Nautilus, we offer Childbirth Recovery Leave as well as Primary Caregiver Leave, for up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Nautilus offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices
• We help our employees feel secure by providing a 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance options. 
• One of our core values is “Committed to Serve” and these aren’t idle words. We provide every employee one paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity. That’s serving with a smile!
• We take risk management excellence and your professional growth seriously by offering Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs.
• Can you hear us now?  Employees are eligible for special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T. We’ve got a plum position for you! We participate in the Plum Benefits program offering employees cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.
• Flexible work arrangements
• On site newly renovated fitness center - free to use for employees.  Yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee.

Responsibilities

Nautilus is looking for an AVP, GL Primary Casualty to join their team.  This role is located in our Scottsdale headquarters on a hybrid basis.

The AVP, GL Primary Casualty is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the primary casualty product development function, ensuring overall line of business health in alignment with company production and profitability objectives.

• Maintain line of business and product profitability in accordance with company objectives.• Analyze market conditions for forms, endorsements, and rates to ensure competitive positioning.• Review industry publications and monitor pending legislation and regulations to determine the impact of new developments on company insurance products.• Collaborate with production underwriting, legal, and IT teams on product initiatives and changes.• Consult with designated company team members to disseminate language or provision changes.• Prepare documents or directives needed to implement product changes, including distribution and notification to internal and external customers.• Correspond or consult with agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to determine the feasibility and marketability of new products to meet competition and increase sales.• Oversee development and maintenance of E-Guide, forms on the web portal, and other electronic products, including notification of changes to internal and external customers.• Lead development of special products or programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars, including notification and distribution to internal and external customers.• Assist in the creation and maintenance of rate and form filings for products or lines of business in designated states, including notification and distribution to internal and external customers.• Review and monitor progress of projects to ensure completion by assigned deadlines.• Carry out management responsibilities with a small product team in accordance with company policies, goals, and applicable laws, including hiring, training, directing work, engaging, appraising, rewarding, and managing performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Excess and Surplus lines background is highly preferred.• 3+ years of experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level required.• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.• Good understanding of the E&S business environment.• Ability to effectively engage with leaders across the organization.• Applicable knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics.• Strong decision-making skills and ability to respond to high-pressure situations.• Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and aptitude to learn new applications as needed.• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.• Must be able to travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years of related insurance experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• CPCU, IIA or other insurance-related classes recommended.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel: • Primary location Scottsdale, AZ. • Travel: Must be able to travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role