Vice President, Excess Casualty Underwriting Resume Manuel Moss Vice President, Excess Casualty Underwriting (312) 555-7428 manuel.moss@example.com linkedin.com/example/manuelmoss Chicago, IL 60607 STRENGTHS Risk Judgment Complex account reviews became clearer through disciplined exposure analysis, pricing judgment, and direct attention to emerging risks. Broker Partnership Broker conversations stayed productive through useful feedback, clear terms, and follow through that strengthened long term trust. Team Leadership Coaching sessions turned difficult underwriting questions into practical learning moments, giving peers confidence during demanding decisions. Matrix Influence Cross functional reviews moved forward through concise recommendations, shared facts, and patient consensus building across partner groups. Portfolio Focus Portfolio reviews connected data with action, helping identify quality concerns, growth opportunities, and stronger operating routines. SKILLS Excess Casualty Production Underwriting E&S Insurance Specialty Insurance Wholesale Brokerage Portfolio Management Risk Selection Technical Pricing Broker Development Underwriting Guidelines Data Analysis Team Leadership Coaching Matrix Leadership Project Management LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 18 Years Vice President, Excess Casualty Underwriting at HarborPoint Specialty Underwriters (4.8 Years) Assistant Vice President, Excess Casualty at Great Lakes E&S Insurance Group (3.7 Years) Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter at Midwest Specialty Risk Partners (4.6 Years) Excess Casualty Underwriter at Prairie Shield Insurance Company (3.1 Years) Casualty Underwriter at Lakefront Commercial Insurance (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Excess casualty underwriting executive with 18 years of specialty insurance experience across production underwriting , portfolio management , wholesale broker development, and team leadership. Builds profitable books through disciplined risk selection, technical pricing judgment, underwriting guidelines, market intelligence, and careful portfolio review. Leads new and renewal business decisions across quality, acceptability, pricing, profitability, emerging risks, policies, endorsements, and required approvals. Partners with Actuarial, Claims, Risk Control, Finance, and Compliance in matrix environments, building consensus around strategy, resources, operations, and risk tolerance. Maintains durable wholesale broker relationships through market meetings, responsive service, and clear presentations. Coaches underwriting professionals, allocates work, and improves execution through practical processes. Ready to contribute informed judgment, productive broker partnerships, and accountable leadership within a specialty insurance organization. EXPERIENCE Vice President, Excess Casualty Underwriting HarborPoint Specialty Underwriters January 2022 - Present Chicago, IL Lead production underwriting and portfolio management for excess casualty business, with direct ownership of broker strategy, complex account decisions, team performance, and cross functional execution. Guide profitable growth through underwriting discipline, analytical review, market intelligence, and partnership across Actuarial, Claims, Risk Control, Finance, and Compliance. Directed new and renewal excess casualty reviews using appetite, guidelines, pricing judgment, and emerging risk analysis. Expanded wholesale broker engagement through focused marketing meetings, account strategy, and responsive executive communication. Built portfolio reviews that surfaced growth opportunities, quality concerns, and actions supporting profitable operating performance. Secured underwriting approvals through clear proposals, policy terms, endorsements , and documented decision rationale. Coached underwriters through complex risks, resource planning, performance discussions, and practical development conversations. Built consensus with Actuarial, Claims, Risk Control , Finance, and Compliance on difficult account decisions. Assistant Vice President, Excess Casualty Great Lakes E&S Insurance Group April 2018 - December 2021 Chicago, IL Managed production underwriting responsibilities across excess casualty accounts, wholesale broker relationships, portfolio analysis, and daily team operations. Connected technical review with market development, pricing discussions, service quality, and disciplined execution across a matrix specialty insurance environment. Evaluated new and renewal submissions for quality, acceptability, pricing, profitability, and alignment with risk tolerance . Strengthened broker relationships through account discussions, market intelligence, presentations, and consistent follow through. Analyzed portfolio data to identify concentration issues, profitable opportunities, and practical operating improvements. Prepared insurance proposals , policy language, endorsements, and approval materials for complex casualty placements. Allocated daily work across underwriting resources, helping team members resolve issues and maintain service commitments. Partnered with Actuarial , Claims, Risk Control, Finance, and Compliance during pricing and account reviews. Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter Midwest Specialty Risk Partners August 2013 - March 2018 Schaumburg, IL Handled complex excess casualty production underwriting across wholesale distribution, combining technical account analysis with broker development and portfolio stewardship. Supported senior leaders through pricing discussions, market feedback, risk selection, and clear recommendations on new and renewal business. Selected excess casualty risks through exposure review, underwriting guidelines , market appetite , and technical judgment. Developed wholesale broker relationships through regular consultations, submission feedback, and targeted market activity. Compared portfolio performance data with broker intelligence to guide account selection and renewal strategy. Drafted proposals, policy terms, endorsements, and approval packages for specialty casualty opportunities. Resolved underwriting issues with Claims, Actuarial, Risk Control, Finance , and Compliance partners. Presented account recommendations clearly, helping senior leaders reach timely decisions on complex submissions. Excess Casualty Underwriter Prairie Shield Insurance Company June 2010 - July 2013 Naperville, IL Produced excess casualty business through disciplined submission review, risk selection, pricing analysis, and broker service. Built foundational expertise in specialty insurance , E&S operations , policy construction, renewal strategy, and collaboration with internal technical partners. Reviewed excess casualty submissions for exposure quality, pricing adequacy, guidelines, and renewal acceptability. Prepared policy proposals and endorsements that reflected account structure, coverage intent, and approval requirements. Built broker trust through prompt explanations, clear terms, and dependable renewal communication. Used account and portfolio data to support pricing discussions, risk comparisons, and business planning. Raised emerging risk questions during reviews, helping partners address uncertainty before binding decisions. Coordinated with Claims, Actuarial, Risk Control , Finance, and Compliance on account information. Casualty Underwriter Lakefront Commercial Insurance June 2008 - May 2010 Oak Brook, IL Supported commercial casualty underwriting through submission analysis, broker communication, policy preparation, and account service. Developed practical judgment in risk selection, documentation, pricing support, and cross functional coordination that later supported excess casualty specialization. Reviewed commercial casualty submissions and organized exposure information for underwriting decisions. Supported pricing analysis through account comparisons, documentation checks, and clear risk summaries. Prepared policy materials and endorsements under established underwriting guidelines and approval procedures. Built productive broker communication through timely questions, status updates, and practical coverage explanations. Escalated unusual exposures and emerging issues for review by senior underwriting partners. Maintained accurate account records, supporting renewals, portfolio analysis, and reliable service delivery. PROJECTS Wholesale Broker Portfolio Strategy 2024 Improved alignment between broker intelligence, risk appetite, portfolio review, and profitable growth decisions. Focused on useful information, clear conversations, and accountable follow through across specialty underwriting stakeholders. Excess Casualty Team Development 2022 Created practical coaching rhythms for complex account review, resource allocation, performance feedback, and technical growth. Strengthened team confidence through direct guidance and shared decision standards. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Executive Mentor, Excess Casualty Underwriter Mentoring Program, 2019 - Present Industry Participant, Wholesale Broker Partnership Council, 2020 - Present Recognized underwriting leader for broker partnership, technical judgment, and team development across specialty insurance. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Finance DePaul University GPA: 3.5 2008 Chicago, IL Coursework: Corporate Finance, Insurance Operations, Risk Management, Financial Analysis CERTIFICATIONS Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) 2013 Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) 2011 TECHNICAL SKILLS Underwriting Practices: Production Underwriting, Risk Selection, Renewal Underwriting Casualty Insurance: Excess Casualty, Commercial Casualty, Specialty Insurance E&S Operations: E&S Insurance, Wholesale Brokerage, Market Appetite Portfolio Analysis: Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Emerging Risk Analysis Policy Administration: Insurance Proposals, Policies, Endorsements Pricing Analysis: Technical Pricing, Profitability Analysis, Pricing Discussions Broker Relations: Broker Development, Broker Marketing Meetings, Broker Intelligence Team Management: Team Leadership, Coaching, Performance Management Governance Practices: Underwriting Guidelines, Risk Tolerance, Approval Requirements Business Planning: Market Strategy, Geographic Strategy, Product Analysis Cross Functional Partners: Risk Control, Actuarial, Claims Corporate Functions: Finance, Compliance, Operations SKILLS Excess Casualty Production Underwriting E&S Insurance Specialty Insurance Wholesale Brokerage Portfolio Management Risk Selection Technical Pricing Broker Development Underwriting Guidelines Data Analysis Team Leadership Coaching Matrix Leadership Project Management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Wholesale Broker Partnership Council, Industry Participant, 2020 - Present Excess Casualty Underwriter Mentoring Program, Executive Mentor, 2019 - Present LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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