Vice President -Sr. Underwriter – Premises Pollution Liability

Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Surety, and Environmental and Construction Professional. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.

The position serves as a Vice President - Senior Underwriter responsible for executing Distinguished’s Premises Pollution Liability underwriting activities with the goal of a sustainable, profitable book of business.

You will be responsible for developing, underwriting and managing a book of business for Premises Pollution Liability (PPL), Contractor’s Pollution Liability (CPL) and follow form excess products. You will positively contribute to Distinguished Programs' bottom line profitability by utilizing environmental risk management tools, team collaboration, your insurance underwriting knowledge, business acumen, and sales and marketing skills. You will also be expected to develop and successfully work with a network of retail and wholesale insurance brokers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the exposures and risk management practices of their accounts, determine appropriate policy terms and conditions, and develop policy pricing for Pollution Legal Liability Plus (PLLP) insurance programs.
• Advocate for each viable submission; complete a Risk Assessment Document (RAD) and coordinate/collaborate, as necessary, with fellow employees and management on submission due diligence, risk assessment, terms and conditions, etc.
• Develop policy terms and conditions, pricing, policy structure, and make coverage recommendations.
• Collaborate with fellow underwriters and management to address issues such as pricing, wording questions, and inconsistencies, and bring about resolutions, liaise with Division Counsel on contract analysis, manuscript wording, and claims issues, prepare quote terms and conditions, and document said files accordingly.
• Market to and successfully maintain existing retail and wholesale brokers. Develop new broker relationships to drive new business and retain renewal accounts. Maintain current client relationships.
• Perform account/exposure analysis and bind business in accordance with Distinguished Programs' guidelines.
• Prepare quotes, binders, policies, referrals, and related underwriting documentation within Distinguished Programs’ guidelines, and maintain underwriting files in an orderly manner, consistent with Distinguished Programs’ guidelines.
• Mentor more junior underwriters and where appropriate provide underwriting authority to such underwriters, while delegating and supervising account administration.
• Support management in assessing and developing expectations, goals, timelines and internal underwriting guidelines.
• Perform underwriting audits, as required.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction, in all modes of communication.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience underwriting environmental risk is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of fixed-site/premises underwriting and marketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPCU, CRIS, and/or RPLU designations are a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills.
• Self-driven, detail oriented, and strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.
• Networking and relationship building skills. Having a network of industry contacts is preferred.
• Sound business acumen combined with analytical, mathematical, reasoning, computer, and customer management skills.
• Contract review knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Travel will be required from time to time for conferences, broker meetings, and team meetings.

LOCATION

This is a remote position - preferred locations: Los Angeles or Chicago.

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

• $150,000 to 200,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
• Full healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401k company match. Immediately 100% vested.
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver).
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental (primary or secondary caregiver) leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.

Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.