VP Property Underwriting: ACE Limited/ACE INA

The ACE Group of Companies is one of the worlds leading global commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 16,000 employees worldwide and offices in more than 50 countries.

ACE serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all sizes in a broad range of industries. We also provide specialized insurance products—such as personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance—to individuals in select countries. Our reinsurance operations include both property and casualty and life companies.

Details of this critical opening follow:

RESPONSIBILITES:

* Establishes and builds viable wholesale broker relationships to leverage superior underwriting submissions & accounts.

* Provides leadership & mentoring for junior staff members; most possess skill set to be capable of working in a fast paced team oriented environment.

* Reviews complex risk submissions for both writing new business and renewals, gathering and analyzing all pertinent underwriting data to determine acceptability of risk transfer and coverage. Acts as a referral point person for junior staff on underwriting authority issues.

* Evaluates, accepts, rejects, or modifies risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority. Complies with company policies, procedures & rating plans when evaluating and managing risk.

* Schedules visits to wholesale brokers to promote ACE Westchester Property coverage’s, products and services. Maintains alliance with wholesale brokers to promote high level customer orientation and encourage submission of targeted business.

* Performs other duties as required to best serve customer, team and management needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must possess a strong and well rounded Commercial Property risk underwriting skill and competence with the ability to handle small to large complex risks; a minimum of 10 to 15 years monocline property underwriting experience or its equivalent is required.

* Demonstrate initiative as evidenced by ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work.

* Strong people and relationship skills, proven business developer with entrepreneurial mindset.

* Excellent ability to develop, implement and manage a marketing plan.

* Outstanding Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish trust and effective working relationships with others-both external and internal customers.

* Strong Communication Skills, including the ability to listen effectively; to confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns with other team members; and to present effective written communication to varied audiences.

* Must possess computer skills in various programs (Word, Excel, etc…)

* BS/BA degree preferredACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.

Sound like the right job for you? For consideration, please apply below. If you would like additional information about the ACE Group, please visit our website at www.acelimited.com