Casualty Specialist or Assistant Vice President

Company: IFG Companies
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

About IFG Companies

IFG Companies, founded in 1985, is one of America's largest privately held, property and casualty A-rated insurance groups in the United States. As a private company, IFG is focused on profitable growth through superior underwriting of a range of products and service to its producers and insureds.

POSITION SUMMARY

Grow and maintain a profitable diversified portfolio of Primary Casualty business in accordance with underwriting strategies, guidelines, and standards. Work with the Regional Vice President to further advance and develop the regional underwriting platform.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Select, evaluate, classify, price and determine terms for individual Primary Casualty risks following established company guidelines and underwriting strategies.
* Monitor key performance metrics in order to achieve individual and unit goals.
* Meet production and marketing goals while maintaining underwriting integrity and overall profitability of the product line. Work with less experienced underwriters to provide guidance to achieve their goals.
* Develop production sources and relationships. Maintain excellent communication with agents and brokers, be visible and responsive to them and educate them in the IFG product line offerings. Promote IFG products and brand.
* Work with Regional VP on developing strategies to ensure profitable growth.
* Work with Regional VP to establish procedures and processes where necessary to ensure timely service and create efficiencies.
* Mentor and develop less experienced underwriters.
* Provide guidance on referrals from underwriters, review and audit risks.
* Assist Marketing and Primary Casualty team by providing feedback pertinent to the product line with respect to competitors, products and the overall marketplace.
* Work collaboratively with other team members and colleagues across IFG.
* Keep current on issues, trends and emerging liabilities impacted Excess Casualty business.
* Attend industry conferences and events, as required.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Strong working knowledge of Primary Casualty commercial lines.
* Exhibit thorough working knowledge of sound underwriting principles, policies, procedures and controls.
* Demonstrate the ability to interpret and analyze and make informed, calculated decisions on risks.
* Working knowledge of the wholesale producer distribution system.
* Strong computer skills (Excel / Word/ SharePoint).
* Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
* Strong leadership, problem solving, reasoning and decision making.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established goals and deadlines.
* Demonstrate planning and organizations skills.
* Proven team player, positive attitude and an energetic personality.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

* College degree or equivalent work experience with demonstrated involvement in insurance industry education. CPCU or other related industry designations, a plus.
* Prefer Ten to 15 years commercial insurance experience including experience underwriting Primary Casualty required.
* Wholesale producer contacts and relationships required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands are considered to be that of an office environment, climate controlled, with minimal physical exertion. This position requires prolonged sitting, ability to utilize a computer and interactions with others in meetings or via phone.

BENEFITS

IFG Companies offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, educational and professional development assistance, paid time off, company provided leave of absence programs and flexible work arrangements.

IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

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