Navigators Property - Southeast Regional Manager

Managing Director - UQ06EB

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

his is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual who has the ability to:

• Drive The Navigator's penetration of the E&S Property market
• Mentor a team with diverse underwriting capabilities
• Foster regional wholesale brokerage relationships
• Create and execute regional strategies to deliver profitable growth for Wholesale Property.
• Leverage Navigators Specialty's reputation and existing capabilities to expand our appetite in non- admitted capabilities for Property

• Define the infrastructure, capabilities and investment needed to expand upon existing E&S capabilities for the Wholesale Property business.
• Coach, direct and mentor staff. Set clear objectives and goals; give appropriate feedback on progress and development needs. Attract and develop top talent for succession planning.
• Collaborate with reinsurance brokers and actuarial to determine CAT management strategy and ensure successful execution that leads to long-term profitability with acceptable volatility.
• Lead the development, management and communication of Wholesale Property underwriting policies. Lead the development of new or revised underwriting positions and appetite. Ensure underwriting guidance is regularly reviewed and maintained.
• Develop and manage relationships with external brokers to achieve written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix and new business production goals.
• Oversee national brokers' production plans, monitor performance to ensure profitable growth.
• Monitor line of business results and react quickly and effectively to growth and profit challenges.

• 10+ years of Property underwriting including excess & surplus lines or large property. At least 3 years of experience in a leadership position managing an underwriting team
• Strong working relationship with the major E&S wholesale brokers.
• In-depth knowledge of Wholesale Property underwriting principles for both primary and excess lines.
• Demonstrated track record of setting business strategy, establishing underwriting direction, completing contract negotiation, performance monitoring, claims monitoring, operations execution, and any necessary product development/enhancement work.
• Demonstrated aptitude for numerical and/or financial evaluation of business performance; knowledge of insurance financial and accounting statement and basic actuarial principles;
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and influencing skills;
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Strong business acumen and decision making skills, including an ability to exercise sound business judgment, leverage market and competitor intelligence, apply financial acumen and negotiate for success
• Able to influence diverse teams and build strong business relationships;
• Solid planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;