This role will develop and grow a profitable book of business within the Equine Farm Property segment of our business.
Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and grow profitable equine farm property book of business focusing on high-net-worth properties.
• Review new risk submission, renewals and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.
• Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines.
• Assist Division leadership in the development and implementation of the division business plan and market strategy.
• Proactively expand and maintain awareness of the insurance market, generally, and the LOB market, specifically
• Perform within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners
• Effectively communicate with broker partners to maintain, develop relationships.
• Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain a collaborative approach with brokers to obtain necessary information.
• Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within all systems throughout the underwriting life cycle of the account.
• Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals.
• Uses independent judgement and initiatives to support business goals.
• A team player that maintains a second to none customer service standard.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

Technical Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements
• Ability to develop/oversee underwriting team.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to negotiate and be persuasive
• Ability to simplify, analyse and explain complex issues
• Ability to review processes and determine opportunities for improvement
• Ability to work at both an overview and detailed level
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively
• Ability to collaborate, think analytically, and foster relationships

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of prior equine farm and/or high net worth property and casualty underwriting experience preferred. AFIS, CPCU
• Ability to travel (25%)

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program