Full-Time

AVP Underwriter

E&S Commercial Property

Posted on 8/23/2025

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

501-1,000 employees

Specialty insurer underwriting property, casualty, marine.

No salary listed

Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Minimum 3 days in office per week.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to negotiate and be persuasive
  • Ability to simplify, analyze and explain complex issues
  • Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement
  • Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level
  • Ability to manage time and projects effectively
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably Risk Management & Insurance major) preferred
  • 7+ years prior underwriting experience required
  • E&S Property experience required
  • Ability to travel (25%)
  • Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in office/week)
Responsibilities
  • Manage and develop a team of underwriters
  • Underwrite accurately and efficiently profitable books of business that also meet annual premium goals
  • Work to cultivate a $35-60+M book of profitable business
  • Collaborate with SVPs and other team leaders on underwriting matters
  • Sign off on referrals within applicable authority level
  • Communicate corporate and divisional financial objectives to direct reports
  • Collaborate with direct reports to set individual objectives
  • Respond to referrals in a timely manner
  • Work with Divisional President and Head of E&S Property Underwriting to manage portfolio objectives for both new and renewal business
  • Prioritize underwriting profitable book of business while meeting plan goals
  • Cultivate and foster broker relationships
  • Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically
  • Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners
  • Draft quotes and binders
  • Work with AUW to conduct post-binding account changes/ transactions review
  • Policy issuance and endorsement issuance within required timeframe
  • Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account
  • Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals
  • Responsible for effective operation of internal controls and timely closure of Internal Audit and other actions
  • Undertake general office administrative duties as required
  • In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably Risk Management & Insurance major) preferred

Core Specialty provides property, casualty, and marine insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses. It underwrites specialized commercial policies, tailoring coverage to clients’ risk profiles to support their risk management strategies. The product works by underwriting and issuing policies in its specialty lines, earning revenue from premiums and claims management. The company differentiates itself through its focus on the specialty insurance market and its emphasis on tailored underwriting for commercial risks, aiming to grow to a leading position in the specialty sector. Its goal is to be a top provider in specialty property, casualty, and marine insurance and to be a key partner for businesses looking to manage risk.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AM Best upgraded subsidiaries to A- Excellent in 2023, boosting underwriting capacity.
  • Aviation demand surges with IATA's 4.7 billion passengers forecast for 2024.
  • Gramercy Risk investment and American National transfer diversify specialty portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • Lancer 2021 merger integration fails, losing auto share to Progressive Commercial.
  • AllDigital platform cyber breach triggers D&O claims surge and reputation damage.
  • NJ DOI fines Lancer merger structure, halting M&A and forcing divestitures.

What makes Core Specialty unique

  • Core Specialty targets small to mid-sized businesses with tailored property, casualty, and marine insurance.
  • Acquired London Aviation Underwriters in 2023, forming 18th Aviation & Aerospace Division.
  • Launched AllDigital partnership September 2022 for fast digital D&O and EPL quoting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
GlobeNewswire
Jan 17th, 2025
Core Specialty Completes Acquisition of London Aviation Underwriters; Forms Aviation & Aerospace Division

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Aug 28th, 2024
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Mar 1st, 2024
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Feb 2nd, 2024
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