Set underwriting strategy, appetite, and guidelines for E&S Binding aligned with GAIG’s risk tolerance and profitability goals
Lead, mentor, and develop underwriting team; build talent pipelines, succession plans, and a culture of accountability and inclusion
Own annual planning for growth, rate/term strategy, mix of business, and capacity deployment; track results against KPIs
Oversee underwriting quality, referrals, and complex risk decisions; ensure consistency across territories and segments
Monitor portfolio performance; implement corrective actions when required
Build and maintain deep relationships with national and regional wholesale brokers; drive new business flow and profitable retention
Represent GAIG at market meetings, conferences, and industry events; communicate appetite, capabilities, and differentiation
Ensure adherence to underwriting authorities, compliance, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards
Champion process improvements, leveraging analytics, tools, and workflow automation for efficiency and control
Collaborate with Claims on trend insights and with Legal/Compliance on policy language, endorsements, and emerging risks.

10+ years of underwriting experience
E&S Binding experience preferred
5+ years of people leadership with demonstrated coaching and performance management
Deep knowledge of E&S distribution, broker networks, pricing practices, accumulation management, facultative placements, and policy forms
Strong analytical acumen with experience using underwriting and portfolio performance metrics to drive decisions
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Willingness to travel up to 30% for broker meetings, market events, and internal leadership engagements.

Head of E&S Binding Underwriting

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