AVP, Excess Casualty - Retail at Allied World in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Objectives:

As an AVP on the Excess Casualty team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of general casualty business by exercising proper underwriting discipline, and by marketing and servicing both existing and potential retail clients. This position focuses on retail distribution with a targeted approach on construction, real estate, and products liability risks. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities of this position include:

• Perform account analysis according to Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines


• Develop account pricing, structure and terms and make recommendations


• Perform and document referrals


• Prepare quotes, binders, and underwriting worksheets within company guidelines


• Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with company guidelines


• Delegate and supervise work to Account Coordinators as needed


• Attend client meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable


• Market to retailers within assigned region and engage production meetings


• Work with Legal department for manuscript wording analysis and preparation as needed


• Ability to interact with senior management on referral items, and willingness to train and work with UW Trainee and Junior Underwriters.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external clients


• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high pressure environment


• 5+ years experience in General Casualty underwriting


• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask


• Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits


• CPCU designation or other applicable insurance designations are preferred

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation , military, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.