Assistant Vice President - Professional Liability

Assistant Vice President - Professional Liability

Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability.  

We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”

As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting problems every day. We are seeking a Assistant Vice President to join our Professional Liability team.

Primary Function: 

The role of the Assistant Vice President - Professional Liability is to evaluate and write new and renewal policies within designated letter of authority.  This role also serves as a leader & mentor to underwriters and associate underwriters. Experience as a manager is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Insurance underwriting in the construction and casualty markets
• Managing and mentoring a team of underwriters and associate underwriters
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented with ability to produce highly accurate work product
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently
• Adapts quickly and thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficient at prioritizing and managing multiple assignments
• Superior time management and ability to meet tight deadlines

Experience, Education, Special Skills Required: Solid understanding of insurance underwriting in the Professional Lines markets

• 5-7 years of underwriting (Professional Liability lines preferred)
• 2-4 years managing/leading a team of Underwriters
• 2 years working with junior Underwriters
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented with ability to produce highly accurate work product
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently
• Adapts quickly and thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficient at prioritizing and managing multiple assignments
• Superior time management and ability to meet tight deadlines

Disclosures:

Pay Estimate: $130,000 - $150,000/year

Other compensation: annual incentive program

Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000