AVP Senior Underwriter, Construction Professional
Convex North America Insurance Services LLC (‘Convex US’) is a specialty insurance Managing General Underwriter (MGU) focused on the Excess & Surplus lines market. Convex US is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Convex Insurance UK Ltd (“Convex UK”), and as such, has substantial capital support to assure not only a successful startup but long-term financial success. We are a MGU for Convex Insurance UK Ltd. that underwrites specialty insurance in the commercial property and casualty market.
Convex US fosters an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We aim to bring design thinking, reliance on innovation and agility to everything we do. We do this through collaborative service delivery, frequent, integrated communication, and authentic recognition of excellence.
This a fantastic new opportunity for a talented, energetic, and ambitious individual to join our growing team. In this role, the ideal candidate would possess deep knowledge of the product and leverage existing relationships to achieve new business production goals for our Construction Professional Liability products while collaborating with team members to build out the next phase of Convex US. This position would report to the Head of Professional. The successful candidate will assist in producing significant new business in accordance with relative authority levels and established guidelines, establish and maintain broker relationships, participate in special projects, and support the overall production goals of Convex US.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside specified brokers with significant Construction Professional books of business, writing new business Contractors Professional and Owners Protective coverages consistent with our underwriting guidelines and appetite.
- Build and manage robust, productive, and profitable relationships with brokerage partners, and participate in the broker appointment process
- Contribute to our marketing initiatives and provide consistent communication of our Construction Professional products and appetite to appointed brokers.
- Liaise with internal/external auditors.
- Travel to meet with brokers and engage in marketing as needed; attend and participate in industry conferences relevant to the business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or significant years of insurance related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience with annual and project-specific policies in both contractors professional liability and owners protective indemnity
- Proven ability in nurturing solid relationships with external partners as well as relevant internal stakeholders
- Clear understanding of the Construction Professional marketplace.
- Strong established relationships and excellent working rapport with brokerage community.
- Sound decision-making and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel
Benefits
- 30 Days Paid Annual Vacation Leave
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 10% Employer 401(k) Contribution each pay period, no mandatory match required
- Medical Insurance for employees and dependents, fully paid by Convex
- Basic Life Insurance, fully paid by Convex
- Dental and Vision care insurance for employees and dependents, fully paid by Convex
- 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
- Short & Long Term Disability Cover
About Convex Insurance
In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.
We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.
We live our values in every facet of our business:
Earn our reputation
Everything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.
Straightforward and fair
We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.
We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.
Determined to improve
However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.
However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.
Inspired by opportunity
We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.
We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.
Enjoy being different
We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.
We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.
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